Certificate of Achievement

Matthew McGuire

has completed the following course:

Introduction to GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation

UCL (University College London) and UCL Consultants

This course gave a thorough introduction to GDPR so learners could grow their understanding of protecting personal data and be able to handle data in the digital economy appropriately.

3 weeks, 2 hours per week

Roger de Montfort

Managing Director

UCL Consultants Ltd

Elliot Rose

Member of PA's Management Group

PA Consulting

100%
overall score

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the history and principles of data regulation which resulted in the GDPR
  • Identify the key concepts and purpose of the GDPR
  • Explain legal bases for processing personal data, including performance of contracts and how consent is obtained
  • Describe the rights of the individual under the regulations
  • Identify the ways in which the GDPR can help to avoid confidentiality breaches
  • Identify the implications of GDPR for you and your workplace
  • Explain actions you and your workplace can take to mitigate risks
  • Describe the role and responsibilities of Data Protection Officers

Syllabus

Week 1 - Law and history

  • The purpose and history of data regulation in relation to the new legislation
  • The principles of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Key concepts, including (but not limited to) the natural person, personal data, controllers and processors, and legitimate interests

Week 2 - The Natural Person

  • Legal bases for processing, including consent, legitimate interests and contracts
  • The rights of the individual, including (but not limited to) erasure, access and automated decision-making
  • Identifying how the implementation of GDPR could help to prevent particular breaches of data

Week 3 - The organisation and the data lifecycle

  • Implications of GDPR for workers, their places of work and their customers
  • Mitigating risks associated with the handling and processing of data
  • Third party contracts and transfers
  • Roles and responsibilities regarding Data Protection in the workplace

Accreditation

This certificate is awarded by UCL Consultants (UCLC) and PA Consulting. UCLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of UCL. This course has been developed and delivered by UCLC using the academic expertise of UCL.

Issued on 24th January 2021

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Free online course:

Introduction to GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation

UCL (University College London)