This essential course provides comprehensive understanding of data protection principles and GDPR compliance requirements for organizations handling personal data. Participants will learn to implement privacy-by-design approaches, manage data subject rights, and ensure regulatory compliance across data processing activities. The curriculum covers GDPR articles, data protection impact assessments, breach notification procedures, and international data transfer mechanisms. Through practical frameworks and real-world scenarios, learners will develop the skills to build robust privacy programs that protect individuals rights while enabling responsible data use.
Data Protection, Privacy, and GDPR Compliance
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Key learning objectives include:
- Understand GDPR principles and requirements
- Implement data protection by design and default
- Manage data subject access requests and rights
- Conduct data protection impact assessments
- Develop privacy policies and notices
- Establish data breach response procedures
- Manage international data transfers
- Maintain GDPR compliance documentation
Target Audience
- Data protection officers and privacy managers
- Compliance and legal professionals
- IT security and data management teams
- HR professionals handling employee data
- Marketing managers using customer data
- Business analysts and product managers
- Risk management professionals
Methodology
The course uses real-world case studies and practical exercises to develop GDPR implementation skills. Participants work through scenarios involving data subject requests, breach incidents, and compliance challenges. Case studies examine regulatory enforcement actions and successful compliance programs. Group activities focus on collaborative policy development, while individual exercises build assessment and documentation skills. Mini-case studies present specific compliance challenges, and syndicate discussions explore solution approaches and best practices.
Personal Impact
- Enhanced understanding of data protection requirements
- Improved skills in privacy program implementation
- Stronger ability to manage data subject rights
- Increased confidence in compliance management
- Better risk assessment for data processing
- Developed expertise in GDPR documentation
Organizational Impact
- Reduced risk of regulatory fines and penalties
- Enhanced customer trust and brand reputation
- Improved data management practices
- Better alignment with global privacy standards
- Reduced costs from data breaches
- Stronger foundation for international operations
Course Outline
Unit 1: GDPR Fundamentals
Regulatory Framework- GDPR principles and key definitions
- Lawful bases for processing
- Data controller vs processor responsibilities
- Territorial and material scope
Unit 2: Data Subject Rights
Individual Rights Management- Right to access and data portability
- Right to rectification and erasure
- Right to object and restrict processing
- Automated decision-making provisions
Unit 3: Data Protection Implementation
Privacy by Design- Data protection impact assessments
- Privacy enhancing technologies
- Data minimization techniques
- Security measures and safeguards
Unit 4: Compliance Management
Operational Compliance- Record of processing activities
- Data protection officer role
- Vendor and processor management
- Consent management frameworks
Unit 5: Breach Management
Incident Response- Data breach detection and assessment
- Notification requirements and timelines
- Breach response procedures
- Post-breach review and improvement
Unit 6: International Considerations
Cross-border Data Flows- Adequacy decisions and safeguards
- Binding corporate rules
- Standard contractual clauses
- Emerging global privacy regulations
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