Corporate Diploma in European (EU) GDPR & Data Protection

Name: Corporate Diploma in European (EU) GDPR & Data Protection
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GDPR Foundation, Data Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Rights, GDPR Compliance

Created byGlobal Skills Network

Last updated 4/2026

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What you'll learn

GDPR Fundamentals: Understand the core principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, and accountability, which form the foundation of GDPR compliance.
Data Subject Rights: Learn about key rights like the right to access, right to erasure, and the right to rectification, and how these empower individuals to con
Roles and Responsibilities: Explore the roles of data controllers, data processors, and data subjects, and their responsibilities under GDPR.
Real-World Applications: Study practical case studies to make informed decisions in GDPR-related scenarios, including data breaches and ethical issues.
Handling Sensitive Data: Learn how to manage special category data (e.g., health data, political views) and ensure its protection in complex situations.
GDPR in Action: Understand how GDPR applies to emerging technologies like AI, and how businesses can remain compliant in the digital age.
Practical Tools for Compliance: Gain practical strategies and tools for implementing GDPR compliance within organizations, from small businesses to large enterp
Long-Term GDPR Strategy: Learn how to create and maintain a future-proof GDPR strategy to adapt as new regulations and technologies emerge.

Course content

2 sections • 29 lectures • 45m total length

1.1 GDPR EU Refresher Training - GDPR Fundamentals: Data, Processing, and Role0:27
Explore what personal data is and what processing means under GDPR, and identify the responsibilities of data controller, data processor, and data subject, and how data is handled.
1.1 A law For New Era2:02
Demystify the GDPR by explaining why the law exists, what personal data is, how processing works, the three main roles, and how the EU-wide, future-proof regulation expands rights and responsibilities.
1.2 What is Personal data1:33
Learn how personal data protects living individuals by identifying information alone or in combination, including IP addresses, and how special category data requires stricter GDPR handling to prevent harm.
1.3 The Art Of processing0:54
Explore how GDPR applies when personal data is processed, including forwarding emails, with a broad definition covering collecting, reading, storing, sharing, organizing, and deleting.
1.4 The three key roles1:16
Learn the three key GDPR roles—the data controller, the data processor, and the data subject—and why the controller bears the primary responsibility, with a client example.
1.5 What this Means for you0:58
Identify yourself as a data subject and recognize that your personal data is collected, used, and shared under the GDPR. Ask who is your data controller to understand your rights.
GDPR EU Refresher Training - GDPR - Principles and Individual Rights0:47
Explore the seven core principles of data protection and eight rights in this GDPR EU refresher training. Understand how transparency, control, and trust apply to personal data.
2.1 7 commandments of Data3:52
Discover how the GDPR empowers individuals to control their digital footprint through seven data protection commandments, including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, and accountability.
2.2 Your 8 data superpower1:38
Discover your eight data superpowers in the GDPR rights toolkit, from the right to erasure, rectification, and access to stopping direct marketing. Learn how a human must review automated decisions.
2.3 the Power In your hands0:49
Shift the power back into your hands and see GDPR as a blueprint for a healthier, more trust-based digital world with transparent privacy and clear rights.
Assignment 1

2.1 - GDPR EU Advanced - GDPR Fundamentals - Data, Roles, and Responsibilities0:27
Explore the fundamentals of GDPR, data roles, and responsibilities, including who controls personal data and the rights of data subjects.
1.1 A World of Data2:49
Explore how personal data is controlled, your rights under the GDPR, and why a single, technology-neutral law protects data in our data-driven world.
1.2 What is Personal Data2:03
Learn how GDPR defines personal data as information about a living person that can identify you, including names, addresses, and digital footprints, with special category data under strict protections.
1.3 The Key Player1:37
Learn the GDPR roles of controller and processor, clarify who holds ultimate responsibility, and protect the data subject's rights.
1.4 Your Data, Your Rights1:26
Understand your rights under GDPR: you are the data subject with rights to copy of your data, fix mistakes, and be forgotten, as the framework evolves with technology.
GDPR Advanced -The Seven Principles of GDPR Compliance and Accountability0:44
Explore the seven core principles of GDPR compliance and accountability, and master the accountability principle to ensure transparency, accuracy, and security.
2.1 Getting data Rights4:08
The GDPR is a data framework that builds trust, organized around six processing principles and a master principle to prove compliance, including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, and data minimization.
2.2 Keeping Data Safe2:02
Discover how to maintain data accuracy, respect the right to data correction, and enforce storage limitations while safeguarding integrity and confidentiality through practical security practices.
2.3 Proving Your Compliance1:20
Demonstrate accountability as the core principle that ties the six data processing principles together by acting and proving compliance through a culture of privacy.
GDPR EU Advanced - GDPR - The Spectrum of Individual Data Rights0:24
Explore the spectrum of individual data rights under GDPR, from what data companies have on you to correcting, deleting, and controlling how your data is used, using the GDPR toolkit.
3.1 Rights of visibility2:22
Discover how GDPR acts as a toolkit for you, emphasizing visibility through the right to be informed. Exercise the right of access to see and obtain your data.
3.2 Rights of Control1:40
Explore how you exercise control under GDPR by rectifying inaccurate data and using the right to erasure to request deletion, with limits for legal obligations and criminal investigations.
3.3 Rights of Challenge1:24
Master the rights of challenge in gdpr, including restrict processing, data portability, and the absolute right to object to direct marketing, plus human review of automated decisions.
3.4 What this Mean For You0:55
See your data, correct or delete it, and challenge how it’s used with GDPR’s toolkit. GDPR shifts rights into practical tools, giving you the keys to control your data.
GDPR EU Advanced - Advanced GDPR Scenario Applications0:38
Navigate three real life GDPR scenarios by applying the seven core principles to decide how to protect data, from CCTV footage to sensitive medical records.
4.1 The Watchful Eye2:13
Confront real-world GDPR decisions by weighing data subject rights against others' privacy in CCTV footage. Make the final call in three scenarios, starting with the watchful eye case.
4.2 The Fraud Dilemma1:26
Assess the fraud dilemma by deciding whether to share suspect data with external investigators when the privacy policy omits guidance, balancing crime prevention with customer consent.
4.3 The Forever Data1:10
Explore how GDPR treats forever data in pharma research, from handling highly sensitive medical information to anonymization and ongoing security needs, and determine if anonymization shields data from extra safeguards.
4.4 Your GDPR Compass2:24
Present seven core GDPR principles as a compass to guide decisions, balancing integrity and confidentiality, legitimate interests, storage limitation, accountability, and anonymization challenges.
Assignment 2

Requirements

No prior requirements are needed.

Description

In today’s digital world, your personal data is constantly at risk. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to control how your personal data is used. But do you truly understand the power this regulation gives you? Whether you're a professional aiming for GDPR compliance, a data protection officer, or an individual seeking to protect your data privacy, this comprehensive course is your ultimate guide to mastering GDPR.

This GDPR Diploma for European Citizens (EU GDPR) is designed to provide both foundational and advanced knowledge of GDPR compliance. From understanding the core GDPR principles to navigating complex data protection scenarios, this course ensures you can confidently apply GDPR in both personal and organizational contexts.

Why This Course?

With GDPR compliance becoming an essential part of business operations and individual data protection, this course will help you stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're a business professional, data protection officer, or simply someone wanting to safeguard your personal data, this course offers practical solutions and expert insights into GDPR compliance, data privacy, and its wide-reaching impact.

By completing this course, you’ll receive a GDPR Diploma that demonstrates your mastery of this critical regulation and equips you with the confidence to ensure compliance and protect your personal data.

Disclosure: This course was developed with the support of artificial intelligence tools. AI technology was used to assist in the creation of visual elements and the generation of voice-over narration.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in GDPR compliance
Security enthusiasts
Aspiring professionals looking to start a GDPR programme
Individuals interested in technologies for GDPR compliance
Those making a career shift to data privacy
Privacy consultants, managers, directors, or DPOs
Lawyers interested in data privacy and tech integration
Business leaders and professionals seeking compliance insights

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GDPR EU Refresher Training10 lectures • 14min

GDPR EU Advanced (Management) Training19 lectures • 31min

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