BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection Training Course
This course is for anyone who needs to understand data protection and GDPR in particular.
At the end of the course candidates should be able to:
- Hold a recognised qualification in data protection.
- Gain an understanding of the key changes that the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018) bring to data protection.
- Gain an understanding of the new rights available to data subjects and the implications of those rights with the GDPR and Data Protection Act (2018).
- Gain an understanding of individual and organisational responsibilities under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018), particularly the need for effectiveness record keeping.
- Gain an understanding of the increased obligations faced by data controllers and data processors as a result of the GDPR coming into force and the Data Protection Act (2018) being enacted.
- Be better placed to support their organisation in processing customer data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018).
Course Outline
The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules, plus a recommended reading list:
Please note: This certification is being refreshed in line with legislative updates in this space as of 30 April 2021.
These changes will be implemented in exams sat with a training provider from 31 July 2021. Exams sat with Pearson Vue will be on the updated syllabus from 1 September 2021.
Any legislative changes between 1 May and 31 October 2021 will be reflected in the new version due to be released in January 2022.
Summary Course Outline:
- An Introduction to the History of Data Protection in the U.K.
- Principles of Data Protection and Applicable Terminology
- Lawful bases for processing of Personal Data
- Governance and Accountability of Data Protection within organisations
- Controller and Processor obligations
- Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations
- Data Subject Rights
- Independent Supervisory Authority (ICO)
- Breaches, Enforcement and Liability
- Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003
NobleProg is a BCS Accredited Training Provider.
This course will be delivered by an expert NobleProg trainer approved by BCS.
The price includes delivery of the full course syllabus by an approved BCS trainer and the BCS Foundation Data Protection exam (which can be taken remotely in your own time and is invigilated centrally by BCS). Subject to successfully passing the exam (multiple choice, requiring a score of at least 65% to pass) participants will hold the accredited BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection.
Requirements
Some knowledge of data protection law would be an advantage to delegates, as well as basic working knowledge of IT and GDPR.
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Testimonials (3)
1. The BCS test exam questions were often incoherent or not related to the syllabus - which appears to be a trait of BCS course and exams 2. the subject matter was taught reading powerpoint slides full of text - the BCS should be providing at least some diagrammatic content and other visual aids especially as many people learn in very different ways - more than just reading text.
john - UKHO
Course - BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Assurance Architecture (CIAA)
I generally enjoyed the knowledge of the trainer.
Eddyfi Technologies
Course - GDPR Workshop
I enjoyed the interaction and facts gained / learn.
Monna Liza Mengullo
Course - Data Protection
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