Data Protection Officer Training
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Text & Interactive
- Video access: Streaming Only
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn the data protection officer role: GDPR and UK GDPR, impact assessments, breaches, audits, international transfers, and data protection and AI.
Data protection officers (DPOs) help organizations handle personal data lawfully in a demanding data environment. This course explains the principles of data protection law in the UK and the EU, the GDPR and UK GDPR, privacy policies and procedures, data breaches and incident response, risk management and data protection impact assessments, the UK and EU landscape after Brexit, the role, skills, and qualifications of a DPO, international data transfers, audits and compliance monitoring, and data protection challenges from AI and in marketing and advertising.
What You Will Achieve
- Carry out data protection impact assessments in the UK and EU
- Perform data protection audits and compliance monitoring
- Manage international data transfers and their legal implications
- Identify data breach risks and develop an incident response
Program Overview
What Is Data Protection
UK and EU data protection law and how to apply it.
- GDPR and UK GDPR
- Privacy policies, breaches, and incident response
- Risk management and impact assessments
- The data protection landscape after Brexit
The Role of the Data Protection Officer
What a DPO does and the challenges the role faces.
- The DPO’s role and responsibilities
- International data transfers
- Audits and compliance monitoring
- Emerging technologies, marketing, and advertising
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
Data protection expertise is needed by DPOs, privacy consultants, and information security staff in organizations that handle personal data in the UK and EU.
- Data Privacy Consultant
- Information Security Analyst
Good for: People aiming for a data protection officer role in the UK or EU, and staff who handle data privacy.
Keep in mind: It focuses on UK and EU law; data protection rules elsewhere differ.
Bottom line: A thorough introduction to data protection and the DPO role in the UK and EU.
Frequently Asked Questions
What changed for data protection after Brexit?
The course analyzes the UK and EU data protection landscape after Brexit, including the GDPR and UK GDPR and the importance of communication between the two.
What skills does a DPO need?
The course describes the role of the data protection officer, the experience, skills, and qualifications needed, and the benefits a DPO brings to an organization.
Does the course cover AI and data protection?
Yes. It discusses the data protection challenges posed by AI and machine learning, particularly in marketing and advertising.
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