Advanced Certificate in GDPR Practice

A higher level qualification for experienced Data Protection Officers

The Advanced Certificate in GDPR Practice is designed for experienced Data Protection Officers seeking to refine and expand their DPO skills and expertise. The course comprises of a rigorous set of engaging masterclasses that teach you to dissect complex data protection scenarios and give practical compliance advice. This immersive experience will empower you with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the most challenging data protection projects within your organisation.

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This is an advanced course with limited places. There is an application process through which you must demonstrate substantial GDPR implementation experience or show you have completed the Act Now GDPR Practitioner Certificate (or equivalent). Please apply here. prior to making a booking.

Structure

The course syllabus has been designed by renowned data protection experts.

In each masterclass you will first analyse recent Tribunal decisions and/or ICO enforcement action to further your understanding of the complexities and nuances of the GDPR. This will be followed by working through a multi-faceted case study in which you will consider and apply a number of aspects of the GDPR. By not simply covering single issues in a linear fashion, this course will provide a holistic view of GDPR implementation. You will be challenged to think laterally allowing you to achieve a much higher level of knowledge depth and understanding.

Each masterclass will focus on recurring themes, such as the GDPR principles and rights, as well as other more specific issues. However, the course is designed to ensure that key syllabus points are thoroughly covered, including:

• The DP Principles
• Personal Data Breach
• Breach Notification
• International Transfers
• Lawfulness, Consent and Legitimate Interests
• Special Category Data
• Transparency /Privacy Notices
• Children
• CCTV & Surveillance
• Data Sharing
• Data Subjects' Rights
• ICO Powers
• DPA 2018 Exemptions
• Enforcement Notices
• Data Processors/Data Controllers
• Criminal offences and civil liability
• Liabilities and Compensation
• PECR and Marketing
• Data Protection Impact
• Assessments
• Cookies
• Brexit and the UK GDPR
• Role of the DPO and Challenges

Assessment

The assessment for this course consists of two parts. The first part requires you to submit a personal development plan about how your learning from the course will inform and improve your practice as a data protection practitioner. The second part requires you to draft an executive summary setting out the issues and recommendations in relation to the fictional case study discussed in Masterclass 4. This summary will then be presented by you in an oral examination, known as a Viva. This unique assessment method will enable you to develop your critical thinking and communication skills.