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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

The syllabus encompasses training objectives, detailed module descriptions, and a recommended reading list:

The latest syllabus (PDF)

Please Note: This certification is undergoing a refresh to align with recent legislative developments, effective from 30 April 2021.

Syllabus changes (PDF)

Summary Outline:

  1. The context of data protection legislation.
  2. Data protection principles and relevant terminology.
  3. The lawful bases for processing personal data.
  4. Governance and accountability for data protection within organizations.
  5. The relationship between Controllers and Processors, and the role of third parties.
  6. Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organizations.
  7. Rights of the data subject.
  8. The function of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Independent Supervisory Authorities (ISAs).
  9. Breaches, enforcement mechanisms, and liability.
  10. Processing of personal data concerning children.
  11. The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003.

NobleProg is an accredited training provider for BCS.

This course is delivered by an expert NobleProg trainer who has received approval from BCS.

The fee covers the delivery of the complete course syllabus by a BCS-approved trainer, as well as the BCS Practitioner Data Protection exam. The exam can be taken remotely at your convenience and is centrally invigilated by BCS. Successful completion of the exam (a multiple-choice format requiring a minimum score of 65%) results in the award of the accredited BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.

Requirements

Holding the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is highly advantageous, although it is not a strict requirement.

We strongly recommend that candidates complete an accredited training course and ensure they are thoroughly familiar with the GDPR, the full syllabus, and any recommended reading materials specified therein.

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