General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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2-3 Hours
Course Overview
GDPR sounds terrifying, especially given the multi-million dollar fines. This course is excellent because it takes the panic out of compliance. It clearly defines what you can and cannot do with customer data, providing a practical roadmap for auditing your own company's privacy policies.
Understand the essential requirements and compliance rules of the GDPR.
Data is the new oil, and learning how to protect it is no longer optional for businesses. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the toughest privacy and security law in the world. Though drafted and passed by the European Union (EU), it imposes obligations onto organizations anywhere, so long as they target or collect data related to people in the EU. This 'GDPR' certificate provides a comprehensive breakdown of the regulation's stringent requirements. You will learn the core principles of data minimization, purpose limitation, and storage limitation. We delve into the specific rights granted to individuals (like the 'Right to be Forgotten' and data portability) and exactly how a business must respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs). The course also covers the severe financial penalties for non-compliance and the mandatory protocols for reporting data breaches within the strict 72-hour window.
- •Study Compliance & Regulation at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
- •Earn a free certificate from General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- •Accessible on any device (desktop, tablet, or mobile).
Who Should Enrol?
Mandatory knowledge for anyone handling customer data, including HR managers, marketing professionals, IT administrators, and C-level executives who carry the ultimate legal responsibility for data breaches.
English Language Requirements
A basic proficiency in reading and understanding English is recommended to fully benefit from the material.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- ✓Define the scope, jurisdiction, and historical context of the GDPR.
- ✓Explain the 7 core principles of lawful data processing under the regulation.
- ✓Understand the 8 fundamental rights granted to data subjects (individuals).
- ✓Establish compliant procedures for obtaining and recording explicit user consent.
- ✓Implement an emergency response plan for detecting, reporting, and investigating a personal data breach.
Data privacy is rapidly becoming its own distinct profession. This certificate validates essential knowledge for roles such as Data Protection Officer (DPO), Information Security Analyst, Compliance Manager, or IT Auditor.
Why We Recommend This Course
"GDPR sounds terrifying, especially given the multi-million dollar fines. This course is excellent because it takes the panic out of compliance. It clearly defines what you can and cannot do with customer data, providing a practical roadmap for auditing your own company's privacy policies."
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Alison is one of the world's largest free learning platforms, offering over 4,000 courses across Business and other disciplines to millions of learners in 195 countries. All Alison courses, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are completely free to study, with optional paid certificates available upon completion. Alison is certified by the CPD Standards Office (UK), meaning certificates earned are recognised by employers globally.
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