Introduction to the GDPR In One Hour - The Basic Facts from Udemy

Why take this course?

This training course gives you a brief introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in just one hour of lectures. We cover the main elements of the GDPR that organisations must be aware of and explore some examples to make things clear.

One hour of lectures that actually explain what the GDPR is and what it means
Focuses on practical GDPR knowledge and how it applies to organisations
Downloadable examples documents that relate the GDPR to organisations' behaviour
Written by practitioners with real life experience and knowledge of implementing GDPR in large organisations
Over 550 Five Star reviews (more than any other GDPR course on Udemy)
English subtitles (hand written, not automatically generated)
Free supporting materials, quizzes and infographics
30 day money back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.

We've worked hard to make this a great value course, with supporting materials (such as infographics), complete subtitles in English and quizzes at appropriate points.

What do people think of our course?

We are proud of the feedback we've had so far, here are some examples

"Loved this course. I did not know much about the GDPR and this was the perfect course to teach me about it" Mara
"Very informative and useful..." Dian
"Nice course on GDPR basics." Hrvoje
"I liked this course for it's accuracy, shortness and interesting quizzes." Brankica
"Found it short and precise. " Alexandra
"Very informative and interesting presentation" Mariya

Our course is featured in Udemy for Business as a GDPR training course; we get as lot of students through this route.

Why is understanding the GDPR important?

With a basic understanding of the regulation, an organisation can begin to understand the areas of the regulation that will affect them, and specifically where they need to delve deeper into the requirements to determine what changes will need to be made for their business. We are involved in real life GDPR projects and understand the practicalities of implementing the regulation, this course is directly derived from our experience.

We won't just read you the law, we explain what it means.

Remember, Udemy offers a money back guarantee, so you really do have nothing to lose.

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Learning objectives

This course gives you a brief introduction to the general data protection regulation (gdpr) including the main elements that organisations must be aware of.
Understand what the gdpr is and how does it differ from the data protection act
Know who needs to take notice of the changes
Understand the principles that apply to processing personal data
Be able to define a lawful basis of processing

Understand what the enhanced rights are and when they might apply
Know what constitutes a data breach and when and how they should be notified
Know what is meant by privacy by design
Understand what data protection officers are and what they do

This course gives you a brief introduction to the general data protection regulation (gdpr) including the main elements that organisations must be aware of.
Understand what the gdpr is and how does it differ from the data protection act
Know who needs to take notice of the changes
Understand the principles that apply to processing personal data
Be able to define a lawful basis of processing
Understand what the enhanced rights are and when they might apply
Know what constitutes a data breach and when and how they should be notified
Know what is meant by privacy by design
Understand what data protection officers are and what they do

Syllabus

Understand how the GDPR fits into the existing EU and UK data protection framework, what it means for organisations outside the EU, how it is enforced and how Brexit affects the UK situation.

In this lecture you will gain an understanding of what the GDPR is, how it fits into EU and UK law, the scope of the regulation and it's enforcement regime. Finally, you will understand how the regulation is affected by Brexit and the current position of the UK government.

Please note that the situation on Brexit has just changed (on December 24th 2020) following the agreement of a Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK, a summary of the new position is contained in a downloadable document. This should be read in conjunction with the lecture.

In this lecture you will learn about the processing principles that underpin the operation of the GDPR. You will also learn what the allowable bases of processing are and when they apply.

This quiz is designed to give you a chance to try and determine the appropriate basis of processing that could apply to some example data processing scenarios.

Take this quiz if you want to try out your Basis of Processing knowledge.

In this lecture you will learn about the rights of the data subject and what they are used for. You will also learn about some of the circumstances in which the rights of data subject may not apply.

Requests to exercise GDPR rights will not always be clearly labelled, this quiz is designed to give you a chance to identify which GDPR rights apply in some example data processing scenarios.

Take this quiz if you want to try out your GDPR rights knowledge.

In this lecture, you will learn what a data breach is, the different types of breach that could occur, a little about the reporting requirement and the need to keep records of reporting decisions.

In this lecture, you will learn about Privacy by Design and the Role of the Data Protection Officer.

In this final sections, we will briefly review the sections we've learnt. There are a number of downloads attached to this lecture, including and e-book of the full course text, which we hope you will find a useful reminder of the topics we've covered!

Well done on completing all the lectures - this is a quick quiz for you to test your knowledge. Questions are from across all lectures.

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Covers the main elements of GDPR that organizations need to know for compliance

Provides practical knowledge of GDPR and how it applies to organizations

Includes downloadable examples of how GDPR relates to organizational behavior

Instructors have real-life experience and knowledge of implementing GDPR in large organizations

Has over 550 five-star reviews, indicating positive feedback from learners

Offers English subtitles, making it accessible to a wider audience

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According to learners, this course is a highly effective and time-efficient introduction to the GDPR. Students frequently praise its clear and concise explanations, noting how it successfully breaks down complex legal jargon into easily digestible information. Many found the lectures to be straight to the point and ideal for gaining essential understanding in about an hour. It's consistently recommended as an excellent starting point for understanding GDPR's core principles and practical implications for organizations. While largely positive, a few suggest it provides basic facts only, making it ideal for beginners or those needing a quick overview, but potentially lacking deeper implementation detail for more advanced learners.

Engaging delivery with useful supplementary content.

"The instructor explains things very clearly."

"The downloadable documents are a useful addition for practical understanding."

"The quizzes at the end of each section were helpful for reinforcing the learning."

"The instructor is very knowledgeable and presents the information clearly. The course material is well-structured and easy to follow."

Perfect starting point for foundational GDPR knowledge.

"It's exactly as advertised - 'the basic facts'. Very good starting point for understanding GDPR. I feel I have a solid foundation now."

"Excellent course to get the essentials of GDPR in a short amount of time."

"As someone who needed a quick rundown on GDPR for a new role, this was perfect. Straight to the point and easy to digest. Thank you!"

"This course is brilliant for getting a quick yet comprehensive understanding of GDPR. The examples are practical and relatable."

Offers highly digestible and efficient learning.

"Good course - clear and concise, helpful for learning about the GDPR without getting bogged down in too much detail."

"Very well explained the key points of the GDPR and in a very accessible way. Highly recommend for a quick introduction."

"The course delivers on its promise. It's concise, relevant, and covers the essential aspects of GDPR efficiently."

"I found this course extremely helpful for my professional development. It breaks down complex legal jargon into understandable chunks."

Provides basics; may require further study for deep application.

"Good basic introduction. It covers the core concepts, but I wish there was a bit more depth on specific implementation scenarios."

"The course is okay for a very superficial overview. I found some parts a bit too brief, and I had to look up more details elsewhere."

"It's an 'introduction' alright, but I felt it glossed over some areas too quickly. For true understanding, more detail is needed."

"I was expecting more practical application and less high-level theory. It's too basic for anyone already familiar with legal concepts."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction to the GDPR In One Hour - The Basic Facts with these activities:

GDPR Refresher Course

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Review key concepts of GDPR to refresh your understanding.

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Review the course materials for this module.
Read articles or blog posts about recent GDPR developments.
Watch videos or listen to podcasts on GDPR.

GDPR Resource Compilation

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Organize and review key GDPR resources for easy reference.

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Gather relevant GDPR documents, articles, and resources.
Create a system for organizing and categorizing the resources.
Review the resources to ensure they are up-to-date and relevant.
Compile the resources into a central location or repository.

Test your GDPR Knowledge

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Take quizzes to test your understanding of GDPR principles, rights, and breaches.

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Take the GDPR Principles Quiz
Take the GDPR Rights Quiz
Take the GDPR Breaches Quiz

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Test your understanding of the key concepts of GDPR.

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Review the online course materials on GDPR.
Access the GDPR Quiz at the course website.
Answer the questions to the best of your ability.
Review your score and identify areas for improvement.

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Engage with peers to discuss and clarify GDPR concepts.

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Read through existing threads and discussions.
Join the online discussion forum for the course.
Post questions or comments to initiate or participate in discussions.
Review and respond to other participants' posts.

Develop a GDPR Compliance Plan

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Create a plan to ensure your organization complies with GDPR requirements.

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Identify the personal data your organization processes
Determine the legal basis for processing the data
Implement measures to protect the data from unauthorized access
Establish procedures for responding to data breaches

GDPR Case Study Analysis

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Analyze real-world GDPR case studies to gain practical insights.

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Identify and gather relevant GDPR case studies.
Review and analyze the case studies, focusing on the application of GDPR principles.
Identify key takeaways and lessons learned from the case studies.
Summarize and share your analysis in a brief report or presentation.

GDPR Awareness Presentation

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Create a presentation to raise awareness about GDPR within your organization.

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Gather relevant information about GDPR and its implications.
Develop an outline for the presentation.
Create slides and visual aids to support your presentation.
Practice delivering your presentation.
Present to your target audience.

GDPR Compliance Plan

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Develop a comprehensive GDPR compliance plan to ensure your organization meets regulatory requirements.

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Conduct a data audit to identify and classify personal data processed by your organization.
Review and update your organization's privacy policies and procedures to align with GDPR requirements.
Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Establish processes for handling data breaches and subject access requests.
Train employees on their roles and responsibilities under GDPR.

GDPR Mentoring Program

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Share your GDPR knowledge and expertise by mentoring others.

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Identify individuals or groups who would benefit from your mentorship.
Develop a mentoring plan that outlines your goals and objectives.
Meet regularly with your mentees to provide guidance and support.
Evaluate the progress of your mentees and adjust your approach as needed.

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