BCS Certificate In Data Protection

Service Description

Course Style - Face-to-Face or Virtual sessions via ZOOM This (3 day) BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection Course and Exam will help any employee gain a practical understanding of EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. The BCS certificate is a recognised workplace qualification. Knowledge of UK data protection law, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, along with an understanding of how they are applied in practice, is important for any organisation processing personal information. The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is designed for those who wish to acquire a sound grounding in the key element Our focus is that delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Data Protection fundamentals and gain an understanding of: • The key changes that the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018) bring to data protection • The new rights available to data subjects and the implications of those rights with the GDPR and Data Protection Act (2018). • Individual and organisational responsibilities under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018), particularly the need for effectiveness record keeping. • The increased obligations faced by data controllers and data processors as a result of the GDPR coming into force and the Data Protection Act (2018) being enacted. • Being better placed to support their organisation in processing customer data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018). What you get... Enjoy FREE 12-months BCS Associate Membership Free Associate membership of BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, is available for any candidate who successfully passes their first BCS Professional Certification. The candidate will receive free BCS membership for 1 year which provides a host of benefits. What format is the exam? One hour ‘closed book’ with 40 multiple choice questions Pass mark is 65% (26/40)