GDPR Compliance for Executives: Understanding the Impact (Provides executives with an overview of GDPR and its implications for the organization)

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a) Develop a deep understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on businesses.
b) Familiarize executives with the key principles, requirements, and obligations outlined in the GDPR.
c) Enable executives to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues related to GDPR.
d) Equip executives with strategies to ensure their organization's compliance with GDPR.
e) Provide knowledge of relevant court cases related to GDPR to enhance understanding of legal implications
f) Address common challenges and best practices for GDPR compliance in executive roles.

Module 1: Introduction to GDPR

• Overview of GDPR and its purpose
• Key principles and concepts of GDPR
• Scope and territorial application of GDPR
• Rights and obligations of data subjects, controllers, and processors

Module 2: Key Provisions of GDPR

• Lawfulness of processing personal data
• Consent and other lawful bases for processing
• Data subject rights: access, rectification, erasure, and more
• Data protection by design and by default
• Data breach notification requirements
• Data transfers outside the EU

Module 3: GDPR Compliance Framework for Executives

• Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
• Appointment of Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
• Record-keeping and documentation requirements
• Demonstrating compliance: policies, procedures, and contracts
• Privacy by design and privacy by default implementation

Module 4: GDPR Compliance Challenges in 2023 for Executives

• Managing data subject requests and inquiries
• Handling data breaches and incident response
• Ensuring third-party vendor compliance
• Dealing with international data transfers and cross-border data flows
• Balancing data protection with legitimate business interests

Module 5: Relevant Court Cases and Legal Implications

• Case studies of court rulings related to GDPR
• Analysis of key judgments and their impact on GDPR interpretation
• Discussion of legal precedents and their implications for compliance strategies

Module 6: Best Practices for Executives to ensure GDPR Compliance

• Creating a culture of data protection and privacy awareness
• Engaging stakeholders and aligning GDPR compliance with business objectives
• Conducting internal audits and assessments for ongoing compliance
• Continuous monitoring and risk management
• Strategies for effective data protection governance

a) Emphasize the importance of executive involvement and accountability in GDPR compliance.
b) Highlight the potential financial and reputational risks of non-compliance.
c) Provide real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the practical implications of GDPR.
d) Foster discussions and interactive sessions to address participant-specific challenges and concerns.
e) Encourage participants to apply the knowledge gained to their organization's specific context through practical exercises and case scenarios.
f) Offer resources such as checklists, templates, and reference materials for ongoing support and implementation.

Methodology based on Active Learning: 50% minimum practice. Each theoretical point is systematically followed by examples and exercises.

Continious evaluation and monitoring

Certificate of participation