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What you will learn

Overview

The GDPR Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data. During this training course, you will be able to understand the fundamental privacy principles and become familiar with the role of the Data Protection Officer.

After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and apply for a "PECB Certificate Holder in GDPR Foundation" certificate. A PECB Foundation Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach

Audience

  • Individuals involved in Personal Data Protection and Information Security
  • Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main privacy principles
  • Individuals interested to pursue a career in Data Protection.

Skills Gained

  • Understand the General Data Protection Regulation requirements and the fundamental principles of privacy
  • Understand the obligations, roles and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer.
  • Understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques to effectively participate in the implementation process of a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data.

Prerequisites

None

Outline

Day 1: Introduction to GDPR and Data Protection Principles.

Day 2: The General Data Protection Regulation requirements and Certificate Exam.

Certification

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP)

Domain 2: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • The "PECB Certified GDPR Foundation" exam is available in several languages.

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