Course Outline

The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules, plus a recommended reading list:

The syllabus (PDF)

Please note: This certification is being refreshed in line with legislative updates in this space as of 30 April 2021.

Changes to the syllabus (PDF)

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.

  21 Hours
 

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