As the value of data protection grows, organizations face an increasing need to safeguard this valuable asset. Non-compliance with data protection regulations not only infringes upon individual rights but also poses risks that can detrimentally impact an organization's credibility, reputation, and financial standing.

The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training equips you to serve as a proficient Data Protection Officer (DPO) ensuring compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. Through practical exercises, you'll master the DPO role, adeptly informing, advising, and monitoring GDPR compliance, while collaborating effectively with supervisory authorities.

Upon completing the course, you'll have the opportunity to take the exam. Successfully passing the exam allows you to apply for the prestigious “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” credential. This internationally recognized certification validates your professional capabilities and practical expertise, enabling you to advise controllers and processors on meeting GDPR obligations effectively.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organization in planning, implementing, and maintaining a compliance program based on the GDPR
• DPOs and individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with the GDPR requirements
• Members of information security, incident management, and business continuity teams
• Technical and compliance experts seeking to prepare for a data protection officer role
• Expert advisors involved in the security of personal data

Learning objectives

Upon successfully completing the training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of the GDPR and interpret its requirements
• Understand the content and the correlation between the General Data Protection Regulation and other regulatory frameworks and applicable standards, such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134
• Acquire the competence to perform the role and daily tasks of the data protection officer in an organization
• Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the GDPR and cooperate with the supervisory authority

Educational approach

• The training course provides both theoretical concepts and practical examples regarding digital transformation that will help participants to understand the implementation of digital transformation strategies and technologies.
• The training course contains essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based.
• The structure of quizzes is similar to that of the certification exam.

Participants attending this training course are required to have a fundamental understanding of the GDPR and comprehensive knowledge of data protection requirements.

2024 Course Dates

Course Agenda

Examination

Certification

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