Course benefits:
- Understand the basics of EU GDPR
- Learn the best practices for EU GDPR compliance
- Add new skills to your resume
This beginner-level course is designed to teach you all the necessary information that you need to understand the EU GDPR. The course will help you get familiarized with all the key aspects of the EU GDPR and personal data protection like privacy notices, consent and data subject access rights, data protection impact assessment, data transfers, data breaches, etc.
After passing the EU GDPR Foundations exam, you will receive a certificate, accredited by ASIC, which proves your proficiency in the EU GDPR.
This EU GDPR Foundations course is divided into two parts:
- A video library: includes lessons and practical information about the basics of the regulation
- EU GDPR Foundations certification exam: upon successful completion of the exam, you will get a certificate and a badge for your LinkedIn profile to highlight your qualifications
Who should attend:
- Team members involved in EU GDPR implementation
- Persons wanting to learn the basics of the EU GDPR regulation
- Persons seeking to acquire new expertise and start a career in data privacy
Prerequisites:
- There are no prerequisites to attend the EU GDPR Foundations course.
Introduction
Introduction to the course
Module 1: Privacy origins and GDPR basics
Introduction and suggested reading
Short history of privacy legislation
The General Data Protection Regulation
Related frameworks
Key terms
Key roles
Top myths about GDPR
Business activities that are most impacted by GDPR
Related documentation
Certification FAQs
Recap quiz
Module 2: Legitimate purposes and principles
Introduction and suggested reading
Legitimate purposes of processing personal data
GDPR principles
Understanding the principles through an example
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 3: Transparency through the Privacy Notice
Introduction and suggested reading
The basics of Privacy Notices
Requirements and contents of a Privacy Notice
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 4: Inventory of processing activities and retention
Introduction and suggested reading
Inventory of Processing Activities – why and what?
Retention of personal data – why and what?
Fulfilling inventory and retention requirements – who and how?
Specific information required for controllers
Specific information required for processors
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 5: Consent and Data Subject Access Requests
Introduction and suggested reading
Consent – the basics
How and when to ask for consent
Data subject rights
Basic rules for Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR)
DSAR requests
DSAR exemptions and rejections
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 6: Data Protection Impact Assessment and risk assessments
Introduction and suggested reading
What is Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?
Step 1: Listing and grouping data processing activities
Steps 2 and 3: The threshold questionnaire & determining if DPIA is needed
Step 4: Answer the Data Protection Impact Assessment questionnaire
Steps 5 and 6: Identify and list key security risks
Step 7: Recording the implementation; maintenance
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 7: Security of personal data and privacy by design
Introduction and suggested reading
What is privacy by design?
Policies to be implemented to ensure security of personal data
Best practices to implement privacy by design policies
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 8: Data transfers and managing third parties
Introduction and suggested reading
Introduction to data transfers
How can data transfers be enabled?
Managing third parties
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Module 9: Data breaches
Introduction and suggested reading
The data breach basics
Data breach response
Data breach notifications
After a data breach
Related documentation
Recap quiz
Instructions for taking the exam and obtaining the certificate
Advisera’s courses are accredited by ASIC
ASIC is one of the world's largest international accreditation agencies for schools, colleges, universities, and online learning providers. Based in the UK, this government-approved quality assurance body is recognized globally, with more than 400 providers accredited in over 65 countries.
Why Advisera chose ASIC
Advisera chose ASIC accreditation because it is focused primarily on leading universities and online training organizations. When compared to other accreditation bodies, it has the largest portfolio of higher education organizations, as well as distance education providers.
About the EU GDPR Foundations course
How do I purchase exams for several people?
We have prepared a discount if you purchase certificates for more than one student at once. Do not hesitate to contact us atsales@advisera.com to find out the prices.
Are the EU GDPR Foundations course and certificate accredited?
Yes, both the course and the certificate are accredited by ASIC, an internationally renowned quality standard for schools, colleges, universities, and online learning providers. This accreditation provides additional credibility for the quality of Advisera’s courses and ensures that the certificate is globally recognized.
What is the deadline for attending the video lectures?
There is no time limit, so you can take as long as you need to watch the video lectures. We do, however, recommend that you watch them all within one to two weeks so that you get the most benefit from them.
What is needed to access the EU GDPR Foundations online training?
All you need to access the course is your PC, Mac, or mobile device; any major browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.); and a broadband Internet connection. And, of course, enough available time to devote to the course.
What do I need to know before attending the course?
You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience in GDPR compliance – this course was designed so that a beginner to these topics will understand it.
How do I get certified?
It's simple:
- Watch complete videos of all of the lessons, and answer all of the practice exams.
- Pass the online exam.
When will I receive the certificate for the course?
After watching all of the video lessons, you may take the certification exam. If you earn a passing score, you will be issued the certificate. Please note that during the exam, an online proctoring service will verify your identity and ensure that you take the exam without assistance. Click here to learn more about our online proctoring service.
About the EU GDPR Foundations exam
What does it take to pass the exam and earn the certificate?
The course materials (video lectures, quizzes, reading materials, practice exams, and other resources) are all you need to successfully pass the certification exam and receive your EU GDPR Foundations certificate.
How many questions are on the exam?
There are a total of 28 questions on the exam; some of them are True/False questions, while the others are multiple-choice questions, and all correctly answered questions are worth 1 mark.
How much time is allowed for the exam?
The time allowed to answer all the questions on the EU GDPR Foundations exam is 45 minutes. However, please reserve an additional 15 minutes of your time for a system check up before you start the exam session.
In which language is the exam?
The exam is in English.
Where will I take the examination?
The EU GDPR Foundations certification exam can be taken online, from anywhere. To make this possible, we employ an online proctoring service. Click here to learn more.
