General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
8h 30 min! Run Time
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of Completion
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
In April 2016 the European Commission published a data protection package to reform, modernize and harmonize European data protection law. Its cornerstone is the General Data Protection Regulation.
What this course covers:
- The key themes of the GDPR and the legal framework it created across the EU and EEA
- How the regulation replaced the 1995 Data Protection Directive and, in the UK, the Data Protection Act 1998
- The core principles and requirements organizations are expected to meet
- Why specialist legal advice still matters for compliance in particular contexts or industries
Aimed at those with day-to-day responsibility for data protection. A basic grasp of privacy principles helps, but no prerequisite is mandatory.
System Requirements
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Author
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Frequently Asked Questions
The course explains that the GDPR emerged from a data protection package published by the European Commission in April 2016, intended to reform, modernize and harmonize data protection law across Europe, with the GDPR as its cornerstone.
The course covers how the regulation replaced the 1995 Data Protection Directive and, in the UK, the Data Protection Act 1998, situating the GDPR within the legal framework it created across the EU and EEA more broadly.
Yes, it covers the core principles and requirements organizations are expected to meet under the regulation, building on the key themes and legal framework introduced earlier in the course to give a fuller picture. This section forms the practical core of the course, following the historical and legal background covered earlier.
No, the course explains why specialist legal advice still matters for compliance in particular contexts or industries, positioning itself as a foundation rather than a substitute for tailored legal counsel on specific situations. This distinction matters for anyone relying on the course as their only source of GDPR guidance.
The course is aimed at those with day-to-day responsibility for data protection. A basic grasp of privacy principles helps, but no prior qualification is required to follow the material presented in the course. This keeps the course accessible to those newer to the subject while still useful for those with more experience.
In April of 2016, the European Commission published a data protection package to reform, modernize and harmonize European data protection law. The cornerstone of the package is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will replace the 1995 Data Protection Directive and, in the UK, the Data Protection Act 1998. This overview highlights the key themes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to help organizations understand the new legal framework in the EU. It is for those who have day-to-day responsibility for data protection.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Fundamentals course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and requirements of the GDPR, which is a legal framework governing data protection and privacy within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
It is important to note that the GDPR is a complex legal framework, and seeking legal advice or consulting specialized professionals is recommended for comprehensive and tailored guidance related to GDPR compliance in specific contexts or industries.
While no specific prerequisite is mandatory, to effectively engage with and benefit from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) course, participants should ideally have a basic understanding of data protection concepts, privacy principles, and the legal framework surrounding data privacy.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) course is relevant to a wide range of individuals and professionals who handle or are responsible for the processing of personal data within organizations.