GDPR Awareness

This course is aimed at giving all staff an awareness of the new EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) that replace the existing Data Protection Act (DPA) on 25th May 2018. Topics covered include the rights of data subjects, the responsibilities of data controllers and processors, consent and data breaches.

The GDPR comes into effect on 25th March 2018 and replaces the existing Data Protection Act (DPA). The GDPR changes the regulations surrounding the way data controllers and processors handle data, introducing tougher requirements and giving individuals more power over what organisations can do with their data. We have designed this course to help staff gain awareness of the changes these regulations bring.

Audience

This course is appropriate for all organisations that need to give staff an awareness of the new GDPR regulations.

Learning Outcomes

Understanding of the difference between data subjects, data controllers, and data processors
Understanding of what is meant by personal and sensitive data
Knowledge of the new rights and powers of the data subject
Awareness of general rules surrounding data transfers outside the EEA
Knowledge of the new requirements surrounding data breaches and how to respond to them
Knowledge of the lawful reasons you are required to have to process an individual's personal data
Awareness of the tougher regulations surrounding consent

Assessment

An online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. The learner must correctly answer 8 multiple choice questions.

Course Outline

Introduction
Lawful Basis
Consent
Rights of the Data Subject
International Data Transfers
Data Breaches
Other Elements of GDPR
1. Data protection officer
2. Data protection impact assessments
3. Data audit
4. Data protection policy
Assessment Questions