Course Outline

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

The latest syllabus (PDF)

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

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Summary outline:

  • Context of data protection legislation
  • Principles of data protection and relevant terminology
  • Lawful basis for processing personal data
  • Governance and accountability for data protection within organizations
  • Interaction between Data Controllers and Processors, and the role of third parties
  • Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organizations
  • Data Subject Rights
  • The role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Independent Supervisory Authorities (ISAs)
  • Breaches, enforcement, and liability
  • Processing of personal data in relation to children
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003

NobleProg is a BCS Accredited Training Provider for government.

This course will be delivered by an expert NobleProg trainer approved by BCS for government.

The price includes delivery of the full course syllabus by an approved BCS trainer and the BCS Practitioner Data Protection exam (which can be taken remotely at your convenience and is centrally invigilated by BCS). Subject to successfully passing the exam (a multiple-choice test requiring a score of at least 65% to pass), participants will earn the accredited BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection for government.

Requirements

Holding the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is advantageous but not required. For government, we strongly recommend that candidates enroll in an accredited training program and become thoroughly familiar with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as all elements of the syllabus and any recommended reading materials specified.
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