GDPR – DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY
Master Compliance and Build Trust in the Age of Digital Privacy
Course Schedule
| Venue | Fees |
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| In-House | ASK FOR THE QUOTATION |
Course Introduction
This comprehensive course provides professionals with a strong foundation in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and broader data privacy principles. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement, manage, and audit GDPR compliance programs, ensuring lawful data processing, transparency, accountability, and data subject rights in both EU-based and international operations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the legal, regulatory, and operational foundations of GDPR
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Identify roles and responsibilities of controllers, processors, and DPOs
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Implement lawful data processing strategies and consent management
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Design and apply data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
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Manage data breaches, subject access requests, and compliance audits
Key Benefits of Attending
With increasing legal penalties, reputational risks, and public expectations, organizations must proactively comply with data protection laws. This course empowers professionals to take the lead in designing secure, ethical, and compliant data ecosystems.
Intended Audience
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Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
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Legal & Compliance Officers
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IT Managers & Cybersecurity Teams
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Risk, Audit, and Governance Professionals
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HR, Marketing, and Operations Managers handling personal data
Individual Benefits
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Gain international recognition in GDPR and data privacy compliance
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Reduce personal liability through strong understanding of legal frameworks
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Improve your strategic value in regulatory, tech, or consumer-facing roles
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Develop practical skills for audits, breach response, and data governance
Organization Benefits
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Reduce compliance risk and avoid legal penalties
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Build trust with customers, regulators, and partners
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Improve data handling transparency and ethical governance
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Enable secure cross-border data transfers and business continuity
Instructional Methdology
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Case studies from major data breaches and enforcement actions
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Hands-on GDPR compliance exercises and DPIA simulations
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Quizzes, role-play scenarios, and team planning challenges
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Customizable policy templates and audit checklists provided
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: GDPR Essentials & Legal Framework
Module 1: History, Scope & Principles of Data Protection Laws (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Key Terms: Personal Data, Controllers, Processors, Consent (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: The 7 Core Principles of GDPR (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Workshop: Mapping Your Organization’s Data Processing (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Roles, Responsibilities & Governance
Module 1: Roles of Controllers, Processors, and Joint Controllers (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Duties and Role of the Data Protection Officer (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Establishing a Data Protection Framework (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Lab: Defining Internal Governance & Recordkeeping (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Lawful Processing, Consent & Rights
Module 1: Lawful Bases for Processing (Contract, Legal Obligation, etc.) (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Consent Management, Transparency & Notice Requirements (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Data Subject Rights – Access, Erasure, Portability (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Role Play: Handling a Subject Access Request (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 4: Risk Management & Data Security
Module 1: Data Protection by Design and by Default (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Breach Notification Procedures & Incident Response (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Exercise: DPIA Case Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 5: Audits, Cross-Border Issues & Future Trends
Module 1: GDPR Audit Readiness and Regulatory Investigations (07:30 – 09:30)
Module 2: Cross-Border Transfers, SCCs, and International Compliance (09:45 – 11:15)
Module 3: Emerging Issues – AI, Profiling, and ePrivacy Regulation (11:30 – 01:00)
Module 4: Final Group Project Presentation & Certification Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
Certification
Participants will receive the cGDPR – Data Protection & Privacy Certification upon successful completion of training, exercises, and final assessment. This certificate affirms practical understanding of GDPR principles, organizational responsibilities, and compliance implementation.