Certified Data Protection Practitioner

Upon completion of the course, delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key requirements of data protection legislation such as:

• How the Context of an organisation affects controls selection
• The Principles of data protection and how to integrate these
• Lawful basis for processing of personal data.
• The Accountability principle
• Obligations of controllers, joint controllers and data processors.
• International data transfers obligations and options
• Data subject rights and how to provide for them
• The role of independent supervisory authorities (ISAs) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
• Breaches, enforcement and liability as well as Breach Management
• Processing of special categories of personal data
• Processing of Childrens data
• Specific provisions in data protection legislation of particular relevance to public authorities. (7.5%).
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003 and amendments subsequent to 2021.
  • Application of data protection legislation in key areas of industry.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the impact on the processing of personal data.

Delegates will gain knowledge of UK Data Protection law, along with an understanding of Best Practice appraoches to Compliance, evidence requirements and practical implementation of controls.. The course is designed for those with data protection responsibilities in an organisation or who wish to achieve and demonstrate a broad understanding of the law.