Description

This course includes 'Pass Assist', a unique package of support to equip learners with knowledge and confidence to pass your BCS exam, including: 

• Practice exam papers
• A series of videos to get the best out of the course, make a learning plan and preparing for the exam
• Tutor support - use the discussion forum, email or What’s App to ask questions.

Online, self-study, global access to study in any country

• Study time: 23.5 hours
• Gain Industry Skills
• 12 months course access
• Includes exam
• Job and Career Support
• Tutor support
• Learn Online - Study at home or work
• Aligned to SFIAPlus
  IT Industry Framework
• Globally Recognised BCS Certificate
• Free 1 year BCS Membership*
  *new BCS members.
  

Data Protection Course - BCS Foundation

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is a globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:

Course Subjects You Learn

• Demonstrate an awareness around personal data rights in the EU and the UK
• Describe the territorial scope and jurisdiction of the UK GDPR (Article 3)
• Define the key items of terminology
• Describe data protection principles.
• Explain the lawful basis to process Personal Data listed under (Article 6) of the UK GDPR
• Describe the conditions permitted for processing special category data listed under Article 9 of UK GDPR
• Identify the accountability obligations (Article 5 (2) and Article 24) UK GDPR
• Describe the purpose of a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) UK GDPR
• Explain the process of conducting a DPIA (Article 35) UK GDPR and identify when risks arising from a DPIA may need prior consultation with the ICO (Article 36) UK GDPR
• Identify the importance of keeping a record of processing activity (RoPA) (Article 30) UK GDPR. 
• Outline the interplay with privacy notices (Article 13 & 14) UK GDPR
• Demonstrate how to adopt a ‘data protection by design and by default’ approach (Article 25) UK GDPR. 
• Identify suitable information security measures (Article 32) UK GDPR
• Explain the designation, position and tasks of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) (Article 37 to 39) UK GDPR 
• Explain the role of the DPO and compliance monitoring Identify the controller and processor obligations
• Explain the principles of data transfers under UK GDPR and the impact of data transfers to and from the European Economic Area (EEA)
• Explain the key rights granted to individuals (Articles 12 to 17 and 21 to 22) UK GDPR. Specifically, the candidate will be required to explain data subject rights in relation to:
• Express awareness of the role of ISAs under EU GDPR. (Article 57 & 58 EU GDPR)
• Explain the role of the ICO Explain the obligation and requirements surrounding the reporting of personal data breaches (UK GDPR Articles 33 and 34)
• Identify the powers of the ICO that can be imposed as a result of a data protection breach or data protection complaint (Article 58 UK GDPR)
• Describe liabilities Identify the relationship between the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR in respect of marketing. (Email phone, SMS, in-app messaging, push notifications). 

Study Easily Online with Duco Digital

• Work through online course content which is easy to follow, understand and in a logical format

• Login to continue your course and monitor your progression easily at-a-glance

• Book your online exam to take at home or in an office, no need to visit a test centre

• Multiple choice exam• Test paper included with practice questions

• Tutor support available 9 am - 5 pm weekdays GMT

• Start today!

Meet Our Instructor

Darren is the Company Director of Duco Digital Training and a BCS Accredited Trainer in Data Protection. He has over 30 years of experience in international marketing, computing projects, training students for organisations and governments in AI, marketing and sales in Europe, SE Asia and the Middle East and is currently researching and studying a PhD in AI Ethics.

If you have any questions about choosing the right course for your career, please contact us.

Who is BCS?

Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.

They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.

We're here to help you pass your course and grow your career; study with Duco Digital Training, the UK's leading online BCS accredited training provider.

Why should I take this course?

This Level 2- 3 Foundation professional certification in Data Protection will help develop your career if you need to have an understanding of data protection, and the GDPR in particular, to do your job; or if knowledge of the law in this area would enhance your effectiveness in your job.

The salary range for UK jobs in data protection is £34,140 - £65,000, so now is a great time to gain a qualification.

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We're here to help you pass your course and grow your career; study with Duco Digital Training, the UK's leading online BCS accredited training provider.