PECB CoursePrivacy & Data ProtectionFoundationGDPRGDPR Foundation
Understand GDPR fundamentals including data protection principles, data subject rights, and organizational obligations.
Course Description
This foundation course provides a comprehensive introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Participants will learn the key principles of data protection, the rights of data subjects, organizational obligations, and the legal basis for processing personal data under EU law.
Who Should Attend
- Data protection officers and privacy professionals
- Compliance and legal professionals
- IT managers handling personal data
- Business managers in EU-operating organizations
Learning Objectives
- 1Understand the key principles and scope of the GDPR
- 2Learn the rights of data subjects and organizational obligations
- 3Identify the legal bases for processing personal data
- 4Recognize the roles of controllers, processors, and supervisory authorities
Prerequisites
- No specific prerequisites required
- Basic understanding of data protection concepts is helpful
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to GDPR and Data Protection Principles
GDPR scope and applicability; key definitions (personal data, processing, controller, processor); data protection principles; legal bases for processing; and the regulatory framework.
Day 2: Rights, Obligations, Enforcement, and Certification Exam
Data subject rights; controller and processor obligations; DPIAs; international transfers; breach notification; supervisory authority powers and penalties; and the Foundation certification exam.
Exam Details
Duration
1 hour
Format
Multiple choice (40 questions), closed book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified GDPR Foundation
Issued by PECB
Digital Badge & Verification
Verified via Credly
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