Course description

Professionals with knowledge of data privacy and protection are in high demand as a result of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which has considerably affected enterprises operating in the United Kingdom. The need for individuals who can understand, implement, and supervise data protection policies is growing as UK businesses strive to comply with GDPR rules.

Upon completion, students will possess a solid comprehension of the core principles, ideas, and requirements of the GDPR. In addition to identifying and putting into practice the appropriate legal foundation for processing personal data, they will also learn how to understand and protect data subjects’ rights, deal with data breaches in an efficient manner, and fulfil the obligations and responsibilities of data controllers and processors

What will i learn?

• Understand the scope, goals, and applicability of GDPR, especially its impact on global businesses
• Learn GDPR’s principles, including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, accuracy, and security
• Acknowledge the roles and responsibilities of data controllers, processors, and Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and their specific responsibilities under GDPR
• Understand and apply the lawful bases for processing personal data, such as consent, contracts, legal obligations, and legitimate interests
• Get to know about rights like data access, rectification, erasure, portability, and the right to restrict or object to processing
• Discover the best ways to get, document, and handle consent in accordance with GDPR regulations
• Understand notification requirements for data breaches, including reporting timelines and communication protocols
• Know how and when to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to assess and reduce risks to data privacy in high-risk processing activities