PECB Certified Data Protection Officer
Acquire the necessary knowledge and competences to lead all the processes for implementing and complying with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in an organization
Duration
5 days
Course Overview
The Certified Data Protection Officer training course enables you to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to effectively implement, manage and align a privacy framework with - and based on - the General Data Protection Regulation requirements.
After mastering all the necessary concepts of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” credential.
By holding a PECB Certified Data Protection Officer Certificate, you will demonstrate that you thoroughly understand the gap between the General Data Protection Regulation and the current organizational processes including: privacy policies, procedures, working instructions, consent forms and data protection impact assessments, in order to assist organizations in the process of adopting the new regulation.
Target Audience
• Project managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organization in the implementation of the new procedures and adoption of the new requisites presented in the GDPR, which will come into force and effect by the 25th of May 2018
• Auditors who wish to fully understand the GDPR implementation process
• DPOs and Senior Managers responsible for the personal data protection of an enterprise and the management of its risks
• Members of an information security team
• Members of a legal firm
• Expert advisors in personal data protection and information security
• Technical and compliance experts seeking to prepare for a Data Protection Officer job
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills necessary to:
• Understand the history of personal data protection in Europe
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques required for the effective alignment of a privacy framework with the General Data Protection Regulation
• Understand the new requirements that the General Data Protection Regulation brings for EU organizations and non-EU organizations and when it is necessary to implement them
• Acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in assessing the implementation of these new requirements
• Learn how to manage a team that is responsible for the implementation of the GDPR
• Gain the knowledge and skills required to advise organizations on best practices in the management of personal data
• Acquire the expertise for analysis and decision making in the context of personal data protection
Course Contents
Day 1: Introduction to GDPR and Privacy Principles
• Course objectives and structure
• Regulatory framework
• Fundamental principles of Privacy
• General Data Protection Regulation
• EU Organizations
• Legislations
Day 2: The role of the Data Protection Officer
• Data Protection Officer
• Internet Governance, Cyber-rights and International Data Transfers
• Legislation and Systems around the world
Day 3: Risk Management and Information Security
• Risk Management
• Information System Security
• Access, Exposition, Cryptography and Digital Signatures
• Mobile Safety and Big Data
• Internet of things and the new era
Day 4: Incident Management, Business Continuity and Data Protection Impact Assessment
• Incident Management
• Business Continuity
• Data Protection Impact Assessment
• Personal Data Life Cycle
• Closing the training
Day 5: Certification Exam
Examination
Duration: 3 hours
The “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
• Domain 1: Privacy Foundations
• Domain 2: European Framework
• Domain 3: International Framework
• Domain 4: Data Protection and Information Technologies
• Domain 5: Privacy and Security
• Domain 6: Management and Incident Response
• Domain 7: Data Protection Impact Assessment
Certification
• After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the relevant credentials
• You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential
General Information
• Certification fees are included on the exam price
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• The exam consists of 12 essay style questions
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free
