Mastering the Role of the Data Protection Officer

Mastering the Role of the Data Protection Officer

Overview

Data Protection Officers (and Data Protection Leads) continue to be challenged in their roles, particularly the continued minefield of data protection and the ever-evolving and emerging threats in cyber security.

After all, the DPO is considered (and expected to be) a “key player” in the data protection culture of any organisation.

The course will address the ever-evolving challenges that the DPO role faces. Using real-world case studies, as well as reviewing why the role needs to evolve (and how). This is a comprehensive refresher course that DPOs can ill-afford to not attend.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the overall role of the DPO and how it has changed
  • Effectively review the organisational Data Protection Strategy
  • Responsibilities of the DPO
  • Past, Current and Future challenges of the DPO role
  • Data Protection vs Cyber Security

Course Content

  • Defining the role of the Data Protection Officer
  • The Evolving Role of the Data Protection Officer
  • Common Compliance & Security Mistakes
  • Emerging Threats
  • Case Studies
  • Identifying Risks
  • Building your Data Protection Strategy
  • Interactive Sessions

Who is this coursed aimed at?

The course is aimed at the SME sector and is suitable across multiple industries. In particular, those within the financial, legal, retail and hospitality industries.

Next Steps

Learn how our courses can help your business build your employees into a strong first line of defence.

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