Advanced Course in Personal Data Protection in Accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Basic Concepts in Data Protection

• Definition of personal data and its importance.
• Differences between personal data and sensitive data.
• An overview of global data protection legislation.

Introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• History and enactment of GDPR.
• Goals and significance of GDPR in data protection.
• Relationship between GDPR and national/international laws.

Core Principles of GDPR

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency.
• Purpose limitation principle.
• Data minimization and data protection principles.

The Right to Information and Access to Data

• Individuals' rights to information about data processing.
• How to handle data access requests.
• Timeframes and procedures for responding to access requests.

The Right to Rectification and the Right to Erasure

• Correcting inaccurate personal data.
• The right to erase data: the “right to be forgotten.”
• Exceptions to the right of erasure.

The Right to Object and the Right to Data Portability

• How individuals can object to data processing.
• Implementing the right to data portability.
• When organizations can refuse objections from individuals.

Designating a Data Protection Officer (DPO)

• Definition and role of the Data Protection Officer.
• Legal requirements for appointing a DPO.
• DPO responsibilities in ensuring GDPR compliance.

Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

• When and how to conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment.
• Assessing risks that could affect individuals' rights.
• How to implement safeguards to mitigate identified risks.

Compliance Procedures and Internal Policy Development

• Creating data protection policies within organizations.
• The importance of ongoing employee training in data protection.
• Documenting compliance efforts and data processing activities.

Types of Personal Data and How to Process It

• Identifiable data and sensitive data types.
• Lawful ways to collect personal data.
• Security safeguards during data processing.

Encryption and Data Security Techniques

• Using encryption to protect personal data.
• Securing stored and transmitted data.
• Access control mechanisms for personal data.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

• Transferring personal data outside the EU.
• Security requirements for international data transfers.
• Exemptions and conditions for cross-border data transfers.

Reporting Data Breaches

• Requirements for reporting data breaches to the relevant authorities.
• Time limits for reporting incidents.
• The process of notifying individuals affected by the breach.

Internal Reporting and Corrective Actions

• How to create internal breach reports.
• Corrective actions to take after a data breach.
• The role of the DPO in investigating and taking appropriate action.

Preventive Measures for Data Breaches

• The importance of cybersecurity training in preventing breaches.
• Strengthening data security with advanced protection techniques.
• Developing an emergency response plan for data-related crises.

Creating a Full Compliance Plan

• Steps to implement a comprehensive GDPR compliance plan.
• Defining responsibilities and organizing compliance teams.
• Integrating compliance efforts into daily business operations.

Monitoring and Ensuring Continuous Compliance

• Using tools and systems to monitor GDPR compliance.
• Conducting regular audits of data protection practices.
• The importance of periodic reviews of policies and practices.

Documentation and Record-Keeping for Compliance

• Requirements for documenting data processing activities and retention records.
• How to maintain compliance records in accordance with GDPR.
• Ensuring that data processing logs are integrated with legal policies.