General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Certified Data Protection Officer Training Courses

Introduction

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which strongly influences the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) is a regulation that will enforce a stronger data protection regime for all organizations, including Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education, which handle personal data, need to ensure that their systems and processes are compliant with the GDPR.

GDPR constitutes the protection of personal data of employees, customers, students and others. Considering that personal data represents critical and sensitive information that all organizations should protect, such a regulation will help put in place appropriate procedures and controls to prevent Information Security breaches. Essentially, it will give citizens more fundamental rights and autonomy over how their data is stored and used by businesses and institutions, making processes clearer and more transparent.

Being GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) certified means that you are legally compliant with the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR certification is crucial if you are interested to be equipped with the necessary knowledge to keep your organisation compliant and ahead of your competitors as well as assure your clients that you respect their data privacy. This course will teach you how to redefine the way your client’s data is obtained, stored, processes and secured.

Benefits of the GDPR-CDPO Training

The PECB GDPR 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 organizations ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements, protect the fundamental rights of data subjects, and ensure harmonized processing and control of personal data

PECB offers training courses with exam and certification on Data Protection according to GDPR that will help you to:

• Protect an organization’s reputation
• Minimize security incidents
• Build customer trust
• Retain existing customers and attract new customers
• Facilitate data access
• Ensure a stronger enforcement of rules
• Enable accurate storage of customer data
• Enable adequate access control

PECB Certified GDPR training courses available

GDPR Introduction

The GDPR Introduction training course enables you to comprehend the basic concepts and requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  

Training Day: 1

GDPR Foundation

The GDPR Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage a compliance framework with regard to the protection of personal data. During this training course, you will be able to understand the fundamental privacy principles and become familiar with the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPOs). 

Training Days: 2

GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer

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.

Training Days: 5

What will the certification allow you to do?

Certification is the formal recognition and proof of knowledge which carries an important weight when you are entering the labour market, or when you want to advance in your career. The demand for DPOs increases parallel with the growing need for data protection and compliance with laws and regulations.

Who should attend this training course?

• Managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organization 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/or 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

How do I get started with the GDPR Training?

Our training courses are delivered by experienced trainers who will help you understand the benefits and how it can be applicable to your organization. For further information on how you can get started with any of the training courses and fee details or to book your places on these courses please call, email:info@peteralbertson.com.ng or WhatsApp: +234 909 725 8959