Course details
Course description
This course gives an overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), how to comply and the penalties for non-compliance.
This online course covers the key purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) providing learners with an overview of the legislation, what they must do to comply with it and the penalties for non-compliance. These penalties can be substantial and the GDPR states smaller offences could result in fines of up to €10 million or two per cent of a firm’s global turnover (whichever is greater). For more serious offences this can lead to fines of €20 million or four percent of turnover.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law empowers people to gain full control of their personal data and creates a standardised level of data protection throughout the EU, with a view to influence and maintain responsible data practices on a global scale. This strengthening of data protection rules within the EU covers personal data such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email and IP addresses, etc. The GDPR has also added requirements for documenting IT procedures, performing risk assessments, notifying consumers and authorities if there is a breach, improved rules minimising the collection of personal data and its deletion when no longer necessary. It also increases control over the transfer of personal data outside the EU.
The course is aimed at decision makers and managers within an organisation who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing the handling of data and associated processes.
The online materials include quizzes and exercises to help reinforce learning. There is also an online assessment to test students’ understanding of the topic on completion of the course.
What you will experienceUnits one and two in this e-learning course cover the key purposes of the legislation providing learners with an overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), what they must do to comply with the legislation and the penalties for non-compliance. It is aimed at the decision makers and managers within an organisation who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing the handling of data and associated processes.
Units three and four include a definition of ‘personal data’ and cover the new rights for individuals introduced by the GDPR and how the GDPR strengthens some of the rights that existed under the old Data Protection Act (DPA).
The online materials include quizzes and exercises to help reinforce learning. There is also an online assessment to test students’ understanding of the topic on completion of the course.
Unit 1 – Introduction to the GDPR
Unit 2 – Complying with the GDPR
Unit 3 – The Rights of Individuals – Part 1
Unit 4 – The Rights of Individuals – Part 2
Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but is not essential.
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Distance learning
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Venue details
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
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