Professional Certificate in GDPR for Startups: Results-Oriented

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The Professional Certificate in GDPR for Startups is a results-oriented course that equips learners with essential skills for career advancement in today's data-driven world. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a critical regulatory framework that impacts any organization that processes the personal data of EU residents.

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Startups, in particular, need to understand GDPR's implications to ensure compliance and avoid costly fines. This certificate course is designed to meet the industry's growing demand for professionals who can help startups navigate the complexities of GDPR. Through this program, learners will gain a deep understanding of GDPR principles, implementation strategies, and best practices for compliance. The course covers essential topics such as data protection policies, individual rights, data breach notification, and cross-border data transfers. By completing this course, learners will be able to demonstrate their expertise in GDPR for startups, providing a valuable competitive advantage in the job market. This certification is ideal for entrepreneurs, startup founders, data privacy professionals, legal professionals, and anyone interested in pursuing a career in data protection.

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• Understanding GDPR: An Overview – This unit will cover the basics of GDPR, its importance, and how it impacts startups. It will also introduce key GDPR concepts such as data protection, data subject rights, and data controllers/processors.

• GDPR Compliance for Startups: Roles & Responsibilities – This unit will discuss the roles and responsibilities of startups in ensuring GDPR compliance. It will cover the appointment of Data Protection Officers (DPOs), conducting data protection impact assessments, and implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures.

• Personal Data Processing & Data Security: Best Practices – This unit will provide best practices for personal data processing and data security in accordance with GDPR. It will cover topics such as data encryption, access control, and incident response.

• GDPR Compliance for Marketing and Sales Teams – This unit will focus on GDPR compliance for marketing and sales teams. It will cover topics such as obtaining valid consent for marketing communications, profiling and automated decision-making, and data minimization.

• Data Subject Rights & Obligations: Handling Requests – This unit will cover GDPR data subject rights and obligations, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. It will also discuss best practices for handling data subject requests.

• GDPR Compliance for Product Development – This unit will cover GDPR compliance for product development, including data protection by design and by default, data protection in the context of IT operations, and data protection in the context of data analytics.

• GDPR Compliance for HR Teams – This unit will focus on GDPR compliance for HR teams, including the processing of employee personal data, data retention, and data transfers.

• GDPR Compliance for Cross-Border Data Transfers – This unit will cover GDPR compliance for cross-border data transfers, including the use of

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Entry Requirements

  • Basic understanding of the subject matter
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Computer and internet access
  • Basic computer skills
  • Dedication to complete the course

No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.

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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:

  • Not accredited by a recognized body
  • Not regulated by an authorized institution
  • Complementary to formal qualifications

You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.

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