GDPR - CERTIFIED DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (CDPO)
The GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) course is an advanced professional program designed to develop the competence required to perform the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under GDPR, certain organizations processing personal data relating to individuals in the European Union are required to appoint a DPO. The DPO plays a critical role in monitoring compliance, advising management, overseeing data protection risks, engaging with supervisory authorities, and acting as a point of contact for data subjects. This course focuses on practical application rather than legal theory, equipping participants with the skills needed to operationalize GDPR requirements, establish privacy governance, manage compliance programs, and perform the DPO role effectively in complex organizational environments. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the legal basis, role, and independence of the DPO Interpret GDPR requirements from a DPO's operational perspective Establish and manage GDPR compliance frameworks Monitor and assess organizational data protection practices Advise management on privacy risks and obligations Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Act as a liaison with supervisory authorities and data subjects
Course Curriculum
1
- Legal basis for the DPO role
- Mandatory vs voluntary appointment
- Independence, reporting lines, and conflicts of interest
- Core responsibilities and accountability
2
- GDPR structure and key obligations
- Controllers, processors, and joint controllers
- Accountability and documentation requirements
- Relationship between GDPR and privacy management systems
3
- Establishing privacy governance structures
- Policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
- Embedding privacy into organizational culture
- Coordination with legal, IT, security, and compliance teams
4
- Lawful bases for processing
- Consent management
- Data minimization and purpose limitation
- Retention, deletion, and disposal
5
- Handling rights requests (access, erasure, portability, objection, etc.)
- Response timelines and documentation
- Identity verification and exemptions
- Managing complaints and disputes
6
- Integrating privacy into systems and processes
- Privacy requirements in projects and change initiatives
- Collaboration with system owners and developers
- Ongoing oversight and validation
7
- When a DPIA is required
- DPIA methodology and documentation
- Risk identification and mitigation
- DPO advisory and review role
8
- Managing processors and sub-processors
- Contractual and assurance requirements
- Cross-border data transfer mechanisms (overview)
- Monitoring third-party compliance
9
- Breach identification and escalation
- Notification requirements (high-level)
- Coordination with incident response teams
- Documentation and post-incident review
10
- Monitoring GDPR compliance
- Internal audits and assessments
- Reporting to senior management
- Continuous improvement of privacy controls
11
- Role of supervisory authorities
- Cooperation and communication
- Managing inspections and investigations
- Handling enforcement actions
12
- Professional conduct and confidentiality
- Managing conflicts and pressures
- Communication and advisory skills
- Maintaining competence and awareness
13
- Realistic DPO scenarios
- Decision-making and prioritization
- Stakeholder communication exercises
- Regulatory interaction simulations
14
- Review of Certified DPO syllabus
- Scenario-based questions and exam techniques
- Certification exam guidance
15
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Practical workshops and case studies
- Scenario-based discussions
16
- Data Protection Officers and Deputy DPOs
- Privacy and data protection professionals
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) managers
- Legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs staff
- Information security and IT managers
- Consultants providing GDPR advisory services
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- GDPR Foundation or equivalent knowledge
- Understanding of organizational processes and risk management is strongly recommended
18
- Scenario-based DPO exercises
- Knowledge checks and discussions
- Certified Data Protection Officer certification examination
This course includes
- 18+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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