GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer

Master the ability to perform the role of the data protection officer in a GDPR compliance program implementation.

Overview

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master the role of the DPO and become competent to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the GDPR and cooperate with the supervisory authority.

After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam, and if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to advise the controller and the processor on how to meet their obligations regarding the GDPR compliance.

For more information, please visit PECB.

Learning Objectives

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

Program

Module 1: Introduction to the GDPR concepts and principles

Module 2: Designation of the DPO and analysis of the GDPR compliance program

Module 3: DPO operations

Module 4: Monitoring and continual improvement of GDPR compliance

Certification exam

Exam & Certificate

The “PECB Certified Data Protection Officer” exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

Domain 1: Data protection concepts, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and compliance measures

Domain 2: Roles and responsibilities of accountable parties for the GDPR compliance

Domain 3: Technical and organizational measures for data protection

The exam is available online, please refer to PECB Online Examinee Guide ;
Duration: 3 hours

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Training material Coached, Exam included

The coached model (remote) includes three hours (to be planned and agreed with the trainer) during a 4 weeks’ timeframe encompassing a summary of each training day.

This approach is ideal if you want to invest time in self-study. Your booking is confirmed once full payment of your invoice is received.