GDPR Workshop Training Course

This course is primarily designed for auditors and other administrative professionals responsible for ensuring that their control systems and IT environments comply with current laws and regulations. The programme begins by establishing a clear understanding of core GDPR concepts and their implications for auditing work. Participants will examine the rights of data subjects, the obligations of data controllers and processors, and the principles governing enforcement and compliance under the Regulation. Additionally, the training includes an audit framework provided by ISACA, equipping auditors to assess GDPR governance, response mechanisms, and supporting processes, thereby helping to manage risks linked to non-compliance.

The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course enables you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, and develop the competence to perform the role of the data protection officer in a GDPR compliance program implementation.

Why should you attend?

As data protection is becoming more and more valuable, the need for organizations to protect these data is also constantly increasing. Besides violating the fundamental rights and freedoms of persons, not complying with the data protection regulations can lead to risky situations that could harm an organisation’s credibility, reputation, and financial status. This is where your skills as a data protection officers come to place.

The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer training course will help you acquire the knowledge and skills to serve as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) so as to help organisations ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.

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.

Who should attend?

• Managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organisation in planning, implementing, and maintaining a compliance program based on the GDPR
• DPOs and individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with the GDPR requirements
• Members of information security, incident management, and business continuity teams
• Technical and compliance experts seeking to prepare for a data protection officer role
• Expert advisors involved in the security of personal data

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 organisation
• Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the GDPR and cooperate with the supervisory authority

Course Objectives

• To introduce participants to the structured and comprehensive framework governing personal data protection under Polish and European legislation.
• To equip learners with practical insights into the updated regulations concerning the processing of personal data.
• To highlight key areas of legal risk associated with the enforcement of the GDPR.
• To provide practical preparation for independently fulfilling the role of a Personal Data Protection Officer.

Purpose of the Training

• Gaining practical knowledge on how to perform the tasks of the Inspector
• Gaining practical knowledge of how to audit and how to assess risk
• Providing practical knowledge about the new rules for the processing of personal data