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GDPR Data Protection Compliance and Privacy Certification Prep
Master the fundamentals of EU GDPR compliance and prepare for industry-standard data privacy certifications through structured, text-based lessons.
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Course contents
6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h 8m
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Foundations and Legal Concepts
Understand the language and legal pillars of GDPR.
- Welcome to the World of Privacy
The importance of data protection in the modern economy.6 min - The GDPR Glossary
Definitions of Controller, Processor, Data Subject, and Personal Data.7 min - The 7 Key Principles
Analysis of fundamental principles such as lawfulness, minimization, and accountability.7 min - The 6 Legal Bases
When it is legal to process data: consent, contract, legal obligation, and legitimate interest.7 min - Scope of Application
Where and to whom GDPR applies (territorial and material scope).6 min - The Role of the DPO
Tasks and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer.6 min
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Operations: Mapping and Records
Learn how to document and structure compliance within a company.
- Building a Privacy Framework
How to design an operational framework for privacy management.6 min - Data Mapping: Inventorying Data
Techniques for identifying which data flows through the organization.7 min - The Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Creating and maintaining the record under Art. 30.7 min - Data Retention Policy
Establishing how long to retain data in a compliant manner.6 min - DPIA in Practice
When and how to conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment.7 min
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Data Subject Rights
Correctly manage interactions with users and their data.
- Transparency and Privacy Notices
How to write a clear and effective privacy notice.6 min - Rights of Access and Rectification
Managing the user's right to know and correct their data.6 min - Right to Erasure and Portability
Data deletion and transfer to other controllers.7 min - Standard Response Procedures
Creating workflows to respond to requests within legal deadlines.6 min - Exceptions and Refusals
When the organization can legitimately refuse a request.6 min
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Privacy by Design and New Technologies
Integrate privacy into modern technological development.
- Privacy by Design and by Default
Integrating data protection from the design phase.7 min - Technical and Organizational Measures
Examples of encryption, pseudonymization, and access control.6 min - Privacy in Cloud Computing
Managing compliance when data resides on third-party servers.6 min - Privacy and Artificial Intelligence
Ethical and legal challenges in the use of algorithms and AI.7 min - International Transfers
Managing data flows outside the EU (SCCs, Adequacy Decisions).6 min
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Incident Management and Data Breaches
React promptly to breaches and security threats.
- Anatomy of a Data Breach
Identifying what constitutes a personal data breach.6 min - Authority Notification Workflow
Procedure for notifying the Supervisory Authority within 72 hours.6 min - Communication to Data Subjects
When and how to notify users involved in the breach.6 min - Incident Response Plan
Creating a ready-to-use action plan for the IT team.6 min - Case Studies: Common Mistakes
Analysis of real-world challenges and famous fines to learn from mistakes.6 min
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Certifications and Career Strategy
Prepare for international professional recognition.
- The IAPP Certification Landscape
Differences between CIPP/E, CIPM, and CIPT.5 min - Focus CIPP/E: European Law
Study strategies for the law-focused exam.6 min - Focus CIPM: Operational Management
Preparation for the privacy program management exam.6 min - Focus CIPT: Technological Privacy
Preparation for the exam dedicated to IT professionals.6 min
Privacy Compliance Blueprint
You will develop a simplified compliance plan for a fictional startup using cloud and AI services.
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Really enjoyed the flow of this. The practical applications discussed were spot on. Great course!
So glad I took this course. The practical applications shown were super helpful, and the overall structure was top-notch.
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