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Course Outline

The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules, and a recommended reading list:

The latest syllabus (PDF)

Please note: This certification is being updated in line with legislative changes in this area as of 30 April 2021.

Changes to the syllabus (PDF)

Summary outline:

  1. Context of data protection legislation.
  2. Principles of data protection and applicable terminology.
  3. Lawful basis for processing of personal data.
  4. Governance and accountability of data protection within organisations.
  5. Interaction between Controller and Processor, and the role of third parties.
  6. Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations.
  7. Data Subject Rights.
  8. The role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Independent Supervisory Authorities (ISAs).
  9. Breaches, enforcement, and liability.
  10. Processing of personal data in relation to children.
  11. Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003.

NobleProg is an Accredited Training Provider for BCS.

This course will be delivered by an expert NobleProg trainer approved by BCS.

The price includes the delivery of the full course syllabus by an approved BCS trainer and the BCS Practitioner Data Protection exam (which can be taken remotely at your convenience and is centrally invigilated by BCS). Subject to successfully passing the exam (multiple choice, requiring a score of at least 65% to pass), participants will hold the accredited BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.

Requirements

Ideally, you should hold the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection, although this is not a mandatory requirement.

We strongly recommend that candidates attend an accredited training course and become fully familiar with the GDPR, the syllabus, and any recommended reading outlined within it.

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