This comprehensive practitioner course with independent APMG exam, will provide a practical guide to planning, implementing, and maintaining compliance with Data Protection & GDPR (EU & UK) Regulations. The course contains Data (Use and Access) Act impacts on Data Protection throughout.

Data protection law requires, the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for some controllers and processors, including those in the public sector. The obligations for this challenging role will require insight into privacy threats, risks, data breach management, secure design and secure by default principles, artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy compliance and the legal spectrum of the DPA18 & the GDPRs.

This course is suitable for data protection officers, data protection practitioners, HR Professionals, compliance officers, auditors, IT & security Professionals.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

CPD points can be claimed for NCSC assured courses at the rate of 1 point per hour of training for NCSC assured courses (up to a maximum of 15 points).



Prerequisites

We advise learners to have some prior practical Data Protection experience, although not essential. Attending the Certified Data Protection Foundation (QACERTDPF) course is recommended but not mandatory.

Target audience

This Data Protection Foundation & Practitioner course is primarily aimed at DPOs and professionals working with IT, Risk, Security, Governance and Compliance roles across public and private sectors. It is also aimed at Human Resource and Marketing Professionals, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Project Managers.


What You Will Learn

Learn to address new privacy situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques, and rules learnt from this course.

  • Apply the implementation pathway for Data Protection & GDPR compliance
    • Data Protection Principles & Individual Rights
    • Data Protection Impact Assessments
    • Incident Response
    • Policy Frameworks
    • Privacy by Design / Default
    • Information Risk Management
  • Understand the role of the data Protection Officer (DPO)
  • Understand the impact of the Data (Use and Access) Act on Data Protection
  • Develop a plan to address the challenges of developing a privacy programme across your organisation
  • Understand the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on privacy
  • Prepare for managing and reacting to a data breach both from a regulator and commercial perspective
  • Identify and understand the rights of data subjects, consent, data in the cloud and third parties
  • Model the enforcement aspects of the DPA18 & GDPRs to your organisation

Business outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of the data protection principles and individual data subject rights and when and how they apply at an operational level.
  • Understand why privacy is important, and how it relates to data protection in your business
  • Be able to understand the role of the Data Protection Officer, if you need one and how they help your business achieve compliance
  • Learn to solve Data Protection (GDPR) problems and advise on privacy risks by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques, and rules learnt
  • Respond in a more responsible, ethical, and well-informed manner, to GDPR compliance issues and scenarios
  • Consider the privacy, ethical and regulatory impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and or shadow AI being adopted in your organisation or supply chain
  • Adapt your communication style to being one of a knowledgeable, capable Privacy Professional and or Practitioner
  • Build effective working relationships by being able to articulate and determine GDPR compliance issues, via the logical interpretation and application of the GDPR Articles and Recitals, to real world and hypothetical work/life scenarios
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of the (EU & UK) GDPRs and related legislation

Why Choose Us

Leading UK-based global training provider since 1995.

Experience Certified Data Protection Practitioner (GDPR) through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
  • Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
  • Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
  • Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
  • Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from anywhere in the world or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience Certified Data Protection Practitioner (GDPR) in a professional face-to-face classroom environment. Classroom Based training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class exclusively for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Classroom Based
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
  • Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
  • Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
  • Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange Certified Data Protection Practitioner (GDPR) as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

  • Delivery Method: Onsite
  • Participation Model: Private (In-house)
  • Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
  • Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
  • Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
  • Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel internationally to deliver dedicated training programs at your preferred location.


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