European Data Protection (CIPP/E)

The European Data Protection (CIPP/E) encompasses pan-European and national data protection laws, key data protection terminology and practical concepts concerning the protection of personal data and trans-border data flows. The global gold standard in European data protection certification.

The content of the courses is integral to broadening your knowledge, educating your privacy team, and put you on the path to obtaining your privacy certifications.

Course outline:

• Module 1: Data protection laws Introduces key European data protection laws and regulatory bodies, describing the evolution toward a harmonized legislative framework.
• Module 2: Personal data Defines and differentiates between types of data as defined by the EU General Data Protection Regulation, including personal, anonymous, pseudonymous and special categories.
• Module 3: Controllers and processors Describes the roles and relationships of controllers and processors as defined by the GDPR.
• Module 4: Processing personal data Defines data processing and GDPR-processing principles, explains the application of the GDPR, and outlines the legal grounds for processing personal data.
• Module 5: Data subject rights Describes data subject rights, applications of rights, and controller and processor obligations as set out in the GDPR.
• Module 6: Information provision obligations Explains controller obligations for providing information about data-processing activities to data subjects and supervisory authorities as set out in the GDPR.
• Module 7: International data transfers Outlines options and obligations under the GDPR for transferring data outside the European Economic Area, including adequacy decisions and appropriate safeguards and derogations.
• Module 8: Compliance considerations Discusses the applications of European data protection laws, legal bases and compliance requirements for processing personal data in practice, including employers processing employee data, surveillance, direct marketing, and internet technology and communications.
• Module 9: Security of processing Discusses considerations and duties of controllers and processors for ensuring personal data security and GDPR specifications for providing notification of data breaches.
• Module 10: Accountability Investigates accountability requirements, including data protection management systems, data protection impact assessments, data protection policies and the role of the data protection officer.
• Module 11: Supervision and enforcement Describes the role, powers and procedures of supervisory authorities; composition and tasks of the European Data Protection Board; role of the European Data Protection Supervisor; and remedies, liabilities and penalties for noncompliance outlined in the GDPR.

CLASS MATERIALS INCLUDE:

• Two full days of training
• Electronic and hardcopy version of the textbook and the participant guide
• A 1-year IAPP membership with first class (applied to renewal for current IAPP members)
• Voucher to sit for the certification exam
• Voucher for a Certification Study Group*
• Optional refresher course should you fail the IAPP exam **

* Certification Study Group voucher must be used within three months of taking the course.

** The IAPP exam must be taken within three months of completion of the class. Refresher course must be taken within three months of completing the IAPP exam.

*** 1 Year Membership valid with first course taken with Privacy Ref

Classes may be rescheduled up to 10 business days before the start date at no charge. Cancellations receive a credit for a future class.