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Understanding GDPR
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Understand GDPR
Learn about GDPR without the complex legal jargon. As you’ll work through this course, you’ll work on a variety of concepts that will be elaborated with practical examples and use cases.Whether you are a data scientist, manager, student, or curious citizen, you may have heard about GDPR in some form.
Discover The Purpose of GDPR
Since it took effect, GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, is arguably the most influential data protection law in the world. Whether you live in the EU or not, GDPR impacts how you do business and how it might influence the data protection laws and procedures wherever you are.Learn About GDPR Principles
After completing the course, you will have a clear understanding of GDPR principles, the accountability obligations, and how your and your company can benefit by setting up GDPR-compliant processes not only for the present but also to be able to adapt to evolving technologies and regulations.Prerequisites
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FAQs
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes, this course is suitable for beginners as it provides a comprehensive overview of GDPR without complex legal jargon.
What topics are covered in this course?
This course covers topics such as the purpose of GDPR, GDPR principles, data subject rights, security of data processing, international data transfers, and examples of enforcement consequences for organizations.
Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate acknowledging your completion of the course.
Who will benefit from this course?
Professionals from different backgrounds such as data scientists, managers, students, and citizens can benefit from this course.
How does GDPR impact business procedures?
GDPR has a direct impact on business procedures as it requires companies to operate in a more privacy-conscious manner. Companies must comply with GDPR to operate within the EU and must also be aware of the implications of processing data in other countries around the world.
What is the privacy-by-design approach?
The privacy-by-design approach is an approach to data protection that was introduced by the GDPR. It requires organizations to incorporate data protection into the design of products, services and processes, as well as into the management of data protection risks.
What are the 7 GDPR principles?
The 7 GDPR principles are legality, fairness and transparency, data accuracy and integrity, purpose limitation, storage limitation, data subjects’ rights, and accountability.
How does the GDPR relate to emerging technologies and changing societies?
GDPR is relevant globally, regardless of the location of the organization or the user data. As emerging technologies and changing societies increase the need for data protection, the GDPR provides a framework to ensure that user data is collected, processed, and stored securely.
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