Introduction

The "GDPR and Data Privacy Legal Compliance" course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the critical aspects of data privacy compliance. Over the course of five days, attendees will gain valuable insights into legal mandates, implementation strategies, and best practices to ensure that their organizations remain compliant with GDPR and other data protection laws.

Objectives

• Understand the key principles and requirements of GDPR.
• Identify organizational and technical measures necessary for GDPR compliance.
• Analyze and evaluate data processing activities and their compliance status.
• Develop strategies for managing data subject rights and incident response.
• Ensure ongoing compliance through audits, training, and policy development.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to GDPR and Data Privacy Principles

• Overview of GDPR: History, purpose, and scope
• Key definitions and terminology in data protection
• Principles of GDPR: Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
• Data subjects and their rights under GDPR
• Understanding the roles of controllers and processors

Day 2: GDPR Compliance Requirements

• Legal bases for data processing: Consent, contracts, and legal obligations
• Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and risk management
• Privacy notices and declarations: Crafting effective communication
• Cross-border data transfers and adequacy decisions
• Role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in compliance

Day 3: Implementation of Technical and Organizational Measures

• Data protection by design and by default: Integrating privacy
• Assessing data security measures and encryption standards
• Managing data breaches and incident response protocols
• Training and awareness programs for employees
• Third-party vendor management and due diligence

Day 4: Managing Data Subject Rights

• Understanding data subject access requests (DSARs)
• Right to erasure and the "right to be forgotten"
• Data portability and data rectification processes
• Handling objections and restricting processing activities
• Balancing data subject rights with business needs

Day 5: Monitoring, Auditing, and Continuous Improvement

• Conducting data protection audits and assessments
• Utilizing metrics and KPIs for compliance evaluation
• Developing policies and procedures for ongoing compliance
• Engagement with supervisory authorities and regulatory bodies
• Adapting to evolving data protection laws and regulations