General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Awareness

Level:

Awareness

Target audience:

All relevant personnel.

Course Goal/Description:

In this course, you will learn about GDPR and the rules that apply to the processing of personal data.

Learning Objectives:

LO1      Explain what GDPR is and why it is important

LO2      Identify to whom the UK GDPR and EU GDPR applies

LO3      Define what is meant by ‘personal data’

LO4      Describe the roles of the data subject, data controller and data processor

LO5      Explain the general data processing principles

LO6      Explain the accountability obligation

LO7      Identify the lawful bases for processing personal data

LO8      Explain the lawful basis of consent

LO9      Explain the requirements associated with special category data

LO10    Describe the restrictions associated with processing criminal offence data

LO11    Explain the rights given to data subjects

LO12    Identify the steps involved in managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)

LO13    Explain the restrictions associated with international data transfers

LO14    Define what is meant by a personal data breach

LO15    Explain the reporting requirements for personal data breaches

LO16    Describe the penalties and fines associated with GDPR infringements