Data Protection

Module Description

The Data Protection module covers important knowledge relating to data protection concepts and principles, data subject rights, data protection policies and measures, and regulatory compliance.

With more and more activities and transactions going digital, a growing number of workers find themselves handling sensitive personal data. It is more important than ever that the people working with personal data have the skills to do so securely and legally.

The personal consequences for individuals of a breach of the security of their personal data can be substantial, as can be the legal and commercial consequences for organisations. An understanding of data protection concepts is increasingly valued by employers. This module is relevant for organisations inside and outside the European Union.

TEST FORMAT

Contents & Skill Set

Concepts
Personal data Protecting personal data
GDPR overview
Rationale and objectives Scope
Principles
Processing personal data Lawfulness of processing
Data subject rights
Facilitate rights Exercise rights
Implementation
Policies and methods Measures
Compliance
Data breaches Enforcement

Learning outcomes

Successful candidates will be able to manage and process personal data in a manner compliant with relevant regulations. After passing this module, candidates will feel confident implementing a personal data policy, managing risks, facilitating requests, and reacting to breaches. They will be able to:

understand concepts relating to personal data and its protection
understand the background and scope of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
identify the rights of data subjects and the responsibilities of organisations
know how to implement a data protection policy that is compliant with regulations
know what to do in the event of a data breach.

RELATED EXAMS

GCL 04
Developer Level
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