BCS Foundation Cert In Data Protection

Service Description

Course Content The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is designed for those who wish to acquire sound knowledge in the key elements of the law and its practical application. This qualification is primarily aimed at those who need to understand data protection and the GDPR to do their job, or those whose effectiveness in their role would be enhanced by knowledge of the law in this area. The aim of the syllabus is for delegates to gain knowledge of UK data protection law, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and to understand how they are applied in practice. Day 1 • An in-depth look at data protection in Europe through the years, and how it has evolved. • The impact Brexit has had on the GDPR in Britain, and your responsibility in ensuring compliance with the changes. • How you and your organisation can distinguish between the different types of data and how they should be processed. • Aid your understanding of the principles of data protection, and what they mean for you and your organisation. • Look at the different lawful bases for processing personal data, and how and when they apply, including the added protection special category data has. Day 2 • Who is accountable for data protection, and how and why you ensure governance and accountability are adhered to. • The relationship between controllers and processors in the data protection journey, and the responsibilities of each. • The relationship between controllers and third countries when transferring data, and the different ways in which to transfer that data. Day 3 • Understanding the rights of the data subjects you deal with and whose data you are responsible for. • The difference between the independent supervisory authority and the ICO, helping you understand the scope of their power and limitations. • The consequences of breaches, what enforcement action can be taken, and any liability you or your organisation could face, and why. • Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003 and what it covers. Candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key provisions of data protection legislation in the following areas: • An introduction to the history of data protection in the U.K. • Principles of data protection and applicable terminology • Lawful bases for processing of personal data • Governance and accountability of data • More...