GDPR: INTRODUCTION
The GDPR: Introduction course provides a clear and practical overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the comprehensive data protection law governing the processing of personal data within and related to the European Union. This course is designed to build foundational awareness of data protection and privacy principles, explain the rights of individuals (data subjects), and outline the obligations of organizations that collect, use, store, or process personal data. It also clarifies key GDPR concepts such as lawful processing, accountability, consent, data breaches, and penalties. The course is non-technical and non-legalistic, making it ideal for professionals who need to understand GDPR requirements at a practical, business-aware level and support organizational compliance, privacy governance, and responsible data handling. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the purpose and scope of the GDPR Explain key GDPR terms and definitions Identify personal data and special category data Understand the principles of lawful data processing Recognize the rights of data subjects Understand organizational responsibilities under GDPR Appreciate the consequences of non-compliance
Course Curriculum
1
- What is personal data?
- Privacy as a fundamental right
- Why data protection matters
- Overview of modern data processing environments
2
- Background and objectives of GDPR
- Territorial scope and applicability
- Organizations and activities covered
- Key terminology
3
- Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimization
- Accuracy
- Storage limitation
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Accountability
4
- Consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligation
- Vital interests
- Public task
- Legitimate interests
5
- Right to be informed
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Rights related to automated decision-making
6
- Data Controllers and Data Processors
- Joint controllers
- Accountability and governance
- Record-keeping obligations
7
- Embedding privacy into processes
- Minimizing data collection and access
- Security and confidentiality considerations
- Lifecycle management of personal data
8
- What constitutes a personal data breach
- Breach reporting timelines (high-level overview)
- Responsibilities of organizations
- Importance of incident preparedness
9
- Supervisory authorities
- Investigations and enforcement actions
- Administrative fines and penalties
- Reputational and business impacts
10
- Common compliance challenges
- Good practices for organizations
- Relationship with information security and governance
- Pathways to further GDPR and privacy training
11
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Interactive discussions and examples
- Scenario-based illustrations
12
- Employees handling personal data
- Managers and team leaders
- HR, marketing, sales, and customer service staff
- IT, security, and compliance professionals
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams
- Professionals new to GDPR and data protection
13
- No formal prerequisites
- No legal or technical background required
14
- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Participation in discussions
- Optional final assessment
This course includes
- 14+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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