Course Outline

What is the GDPR

  • Definition of personal data / sensitive data
  • Selecting a compliance team
  • Understanding key GDPR terms
  • Implementing privacy by design and default principles

Appointing a Compliance Team

  • Identifying personnel to assist with GDPR compliance (legal, marketing, IT, HR)
  • The role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and determining if one is required

Data Permissions

  • Determining if data qualifies as personal data
  • Specifying who has access to data
  • Identifying how and where data is stored, whether electronically or on paper
  • Ensuring data security measures are in place

Rights and Obligations

  • Data subject rights under the GDPR
  • Obligations of data controllers
  • Obligations of data processors
  • Procedures for handling data requests from individuals
  • Guidelines for international data transfers
  • Defining what constitutes a data breach
  • Understanding fines and penalties for non-compliance
  • Evaluating third-party service providers for compliance
  • Compliance considerations for international data transfers

Developing Policies and Procedures (Legal Issues)

  • Crafting a comprehensive data privacy policy for employees and clients
  • Documenting the legal basis for collecting and processing data
  • Establishing codes of conduct for data collection and handling practices
  • Reviewing and updating third-party contracts to ensure compliance

Maintenance and Ongoing Compliance

  • Regularly updating data to maintain accuracy and relevance
  • Revising privacy notices and procedures as GDPR requirements evolve
  • Updating contractual agreements with service providers as needed

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites required to enroll in this course for government employees.
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