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The syllabus includes training objectives, module details, and a recommended reading list:

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Please note: This certification is being updated in accordance with recent legislative changes as of 30 April 2021.

Changes to the syllabus (PDF)

These updates will be implemented in exams administered by training providers from 31 July 2021. Exams conducted by Pearson Vue will follow the updated syllabus from 1 September 2021.

Any legislative changes occurring between 1 May and 31 October 2021 will be incorporated into the new version, scheduled for release in January 2022.

Summary Course Outline:

  • An Overview of the History of Data Protection in the U.K.
  • Fundamental Principles of Data Protection and Relevant Terminology
  • Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
  • Governance and Accountability for Data Protection within Organizations
  • Obligations of Controllers and Processors
  • Transfers of Personal Data to Third Countries or International Organizations
  • Data Subject Rights
  • The Role of the Independent Supervisory Authority (ICO)
  • Breaches, Enforcement Actions, and Liability
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003

NobleProg is an accredited BCS Training Provider.

This course will be delivered by a NobleProg trainer who has been approved by BCS for government audiences.

The price includes comprehensive delivery of the full course syllabus by an authorized BCS trainer and the BCS Foundation Data Protection exam. The exam can be taken remotely at your convenience and is centrally invigilated by BCS. Participants who successfully pass the exam (a multiple-choice format requiring a minimum score of 65% to pass) will earn the accredited BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection.

Requirements

A foundational understanding of data protection laws, along with basic IT skills and familiarity with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), would be beneficial for government participants.
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