An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)
Mastering Data Privacy and Organisational Compliance
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INTRODUCTION
This highly participative training course is designed to equip professionals with the legal knowledge, practical skills, and strategic insight required to fulfil the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) with confidence and authority. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of global data protection legislation — including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), its international equivalents, and emerging frameworks — while developing the competencies needed to implement, manage, and audit a robust organisational data protection programme. The course draws on real-world scenarios, regulatory guidance, and best-practice case studies to ensure learning is both practical and immediately applicable to participants' professional environments.
As data privacy continues to evolve into a boardroom priority, organisations face mounting pressure to appoint qualified, credible Data Protection Officers capable of navigating complex regulatory landscapes and maintaining stakeholder trust. This training course prepares participants to become certified DPOs equipped to assess risks, manage data subject rights, conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and serve as the authoritative point of contact for supervisory authorities. By the end of the programme, delegates will have the expertise to champion a culture of data protection within their organisation, ensuring full regulatory compliance while enabling responsible and ethical use of personal data.
Participants attending the Certified Data Protection Officer training course will develop the following competencies:
- In-depth understanding of GDPR and international data protection legislation
- Ability to design, implement, and manage an organisational data protection framework
- Skills to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and manage data breaches
- Competence in advising senior management and acting as liaison with supervisory authorities
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
This Certified Data Protection Officer training course aims to enable participants to achieve the following objectives:
- Understand the legal basis and key principles underpinning GDPR and global data privacy laws
- Define and fulfil the statutory tasks and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer
- Develop and implement a comprehensive organisational data protection management system
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and manage third-party data processors
- Respond effectively to data subject rights requests and manage personal data breaches
- Prepare for and engage with supervisory authority audits, investigations, and enforcement actions
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech training course is designed for current and aspiring Data Protection Officers, Compliance Officers, Legal Counsel, Risk Managers, and Information Security professionals who are responsible for data protection within their organisations. It is equally relevant for HR Directors, IT Managers, Procurement Officers, and senior executives who handle personal data or oversee data-driven business functions. Professionals from both the public and private sectors - across industries including healthcare, finance, education, retail, and government - will greatly benefit from attending this course.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The Certified Data Protection Officer training course will combine presentations with interactive practical exercises, supported by video materials, regulatory guidance documents, activities, and case studies drawn from real enforcement actions and supervisory authority decisions. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating data protection principles to the specific needs of their own organisations, working through compliance scenarios, drafting key documentation, and developing actionable data protection policies and procedures.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Certified Data Protection Officer training course covers the full lifecycle of the DPO role — from mastering the regulatory landscape and establishing a compliance framework, to handling data subject rights, managing data breaches, and engaging with supervisory authorities. Participants will leave with the knowledge, practical tools, and a personal action plan to immediately assume or strengthen their DPO responsibilities, and to promote a culture of privacy by design across their organisation.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1 : Data Protection Law and the Regulatory Landscape
- Overview of global data protection legislation: GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and emerging frameworks
- Key definitions and core principles: lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, and accountability
- Legal bases for processing personal data: consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, and legal obligation
- Special categories of personal data: heightened protections and conditions for processing
- Roles and responsibilities: Data Controllers, Data Processors, Joint Controllers, and the DPO
- Case study: Landmark GDPR enforcement actions and lessons learned from supervisory authorities
Day 2 : The Role and Responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer
- Statutory tasks of the DPO under GDPR Article 39: monitoring, advising, and cooperating with authorities
- DPO independence, positioning within the organisation, and managing conflicts of interest
- Building and maintaining the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Developing and implementing data protection policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
- Data Protection by Design and by Default: embedding privacy into products, services, and processes
- Workshop: Drafting a DPO work programme and annual compliance calendar
Day 3 : Data Subject Rights and Handling Requests
- The eight data subject rights under GDPR: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection
- Establishing processes to receive, verify, and respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs) within legal deadlines
- Exceptions and limitations to data subject rights: balancing individual rights with organisational interests
- Managing third-party data processors: due diligence, contracts, and ongoing oversight
- International data transfers: adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and Binding Corporate Rules
- Practical exercise: Handling a complex SAR scenario and drafting compliant response documentation
Day 4 : Data Protection Impact Assessments and Risk Managemen
- When a DPIA is mandatory: high-risk processing activities and supervisory authority guidance
- Step-by-step methodology for conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment
- Identifying and mitigating privacy risks: technical and organisational measures
- Vendor and supply chain risk management: assessing third-party data protection compliance
- Information security and personal data: encryption, pseudonymisation, and access controls
- Workshop: Completing a DPIA for a real-world high-risk processing scenario
Day 5 - Data Breach Management, Auditing, and DPO Certification
- Personal data breach response: detection, containment, assessment, and notification obligations
- Notifying supervisory authorities and affected individuals: timelines, thresholds, and documentation
- Conducting internal data protection audits: scope, methodology, findings, and remediation
- Engaging with supervisory authorities: inspections, investigations, and enforcement proceedings
- Building a data protection culture: training staff, raising awareness, and embedding accountability
- Course review, personal DPO action plan development, and preparation for the CDPO certification assessment
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
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