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CPD Course
GDPR Readiness: Creating a Data Privacy Plan
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in GDPR Readiness: Creating a Data Privacy Plan. In today’s digital world, concerns about personal data privacy are at the top of consumer’s minds. And with the advent of the EU’s new GDPR regulation, organizations need to take data privacy seriously to avoid large fines and a tarnished reputation. This puts it in...
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in GDPR Readiness: Creating a Data Privacy Plan.
In today’s digital world, concerns about personal data privacy are at the top of consumer’s minds. And with the advent of the EU’s new GDPR regulation, organizations need to take data privacy seriously to avoid large fines and a tarnished reputation. This puts it in every business’s best interest to adopt good privacy practices.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Build a practical understanding of the key concepts covered in GDPR Readiness: Creating a Data Privacy Plan.
- Recognise where the topic applies in real workplace or business situations.
- Apply the methods and good-practice approaches covered in the course with greater confidence.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for business professionals, administrators, managers and learners who want practical workplace skills they can apply immediately.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
In today’s digital world, concerns about personal data privacy are at the top of consumer’s minds. And with the advent of the EU’s new GDPR regulation, organizations need to take data privacy seriously to avoid large fines and a tarnished reputation. This puts it in every business’s best interest to adopt good privacy practices.
Writing a data privacy plan is one of the best ways to kick-start compliance with the GDPR and other privacy laws by outlining policies and procedures that will guide employees towards good privacy practices. It is also an important record to keep.
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
Session Two: Writing a Data Privacy Plan
- Elements of the Plan
- Additional Tips
Session Three: Privacy Awareness
- What is Data Protection?
- What is Data Privacy?
- Why is Data Privacy So Important Anyway?
- What is the GDPR?
Session Four: Data Mapping
- The First Step
- Tips to Keep in Mind
- Case Study Data Map
- Making Connections
Session Five: Information Request Procedure
- Information Request Procedure
- Making Connections
- Sample Information Request Procedure
Session Six: Internal Data Procedures
- Internal Data Procedures
- Making Connections
- Sample Internal Data Procedure
Session Seven: Data Security Policy
- Data Security Policy
- Making Connections
- Sample Data Security Policy
Session Eight: Personal Data Protection Policy
- The Cornerstone Document
- Contents of the Personal Data Protection Policy
- Responsibilities for Privacy
- Making Connections
- Sample Personal Data Protection Policy
Session Nine: Client Privacy Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Making Connections
- Sample Client Privacy Policy
Session Ten: Data Breach Procedure
- Data Breach Procedure
- Making Connections
- Sample Data Breach Procedure
Session Eleven: Training
- Privacy Training
- Awareness Training for All Employees
- Specific Policy Training
- Making Connections
Session Twelve: Other Necessary Pieces
- Additional Pieces
- Data Processing Agreement or Data Processing Addendum (DPA)
- Data Processing Impact Assessment (DPIA)
- Supervising Authorities
- Sample Supervisory Authorities in the European Union
- Personal Action Plan
- Summary
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Administrative Skills
Learners also take: GDPR Readiness: Getting the Message Out
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Administrative Skills > GDPR Readiness: Creating a Data Privacy Plan
Explore more Administrative Skills training or return to the eBSI SME Academy.
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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