Description
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection gives participants an understanding of UK law and its practical applications when it comes to data protection. This course will deepen your understanding of data protection laws and regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
Who is the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection training suitable for?
This certificate will benefit members of your team involved in the processing of personal information, including privacy, management roles, and executives responsible for handling personal data:
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Information Governance, risk and compliance
- Data Managemen
- Project Management
- Directors/Senior Managers with Data
- Protection responsibilities
- Legal and procurement
- Marketing and Sales professionals
- Information Security and IT
- Human Resources
Admission Criteria
There are no prerequisites for the Foundation Certificate in Data Protection, and it is aimed at people who need to understand data protection and the GDPR to be able to carry out their work. This includes those looking to enhance their knowledge of the law.
BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection Course Overview
Our BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection course, provides an overview of provides you with knowledge of current UK data protection laws (including the Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR) 2003, and the UK GDPR), as well as provides you with an overview of how we got to where we are, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and relationships to other international legislation, acts, and regulations.
By the end of the course you’ll have an: Understanding of UK data protection law, and the differences with EU data protection law.
What can I expect to learn?
- Background to the rights to protect Personal Data in the EU and the UK.
- General Data Protection Regulation
- Future legislative changes – Data Protection & Digital Information
- The extent of the territorial scope and the jurisdiction of UK GDPR
- The key items of terminology
- The data protection principles
- The lawful bases for processing personal data
- Accountability
- The purpose of Data Protection Impact Assessments
- How to adopt data protection by design
- Information security measures
- The role and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- The principles of international data transfers under UK GDPR
- Data subjects rights and information requests
- Breaches, enforcement and liability
- Privacy and electronic communications
After taking this training, you’ll be able to sit the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection exam.
Included with this course, you will get access to our high-quality training support resources including:
- Training by a seasoned practitioner and qualified instructor
- A course exam voucher
- One of our training support packs, including: a notebook and pen, a reusable coffee cup and a bag of co-branded coffee with the Contact Coffee Company
Principle Defence is a BCS Accredited Training Provider and only uses BCS Accredited Trainers to deliver the training.
