Certificate in Data Protection Practice beings in February 2024

15/12/2023 00:00:00

Focusing on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how to apply it in practice, this popular course provides knowledge essential to a range of organisations.

About the course

The Certificate in Data Protection Practice, which starts on 7 February 2024, is designed to ensure that participants are equipped to understand and comply with the GDPR's requirements.

On completion of the certificate, participants will have:

  • a comprehensive knowledge of Regulation 2016/679 (the GDPR);

  • an understanding of the data protection framework in Ireland as governed by the Data Protection Acts 1988-2018;

  • an ability to apply that knowledge to a range of data protection issues in practice

  • the skills to advise on subject access requests, legitimate processing, data retention, consent, and international data transfers;

  • the confidence to recognise when a data breach has occurred and the notification requirements;

  • an understanding of the sanctions for non-compliance and the powers of the Data Protection Commission; and

  • the skills to conduct a data privacy impact assessment and a data protection audit and to report on an organisation’s data governance and security. 

What past students say

"The course covers all pertinent aspects of data protection law in great detail. It is well structured and offers the right mix of content delivered by lecturers and tutors who are well versed in the practical aspects. This affords participants the opportunity to gain a deep knowledge and understanding of the law and practice in this area. Having the option to listen to lectures via podcast was a huge benefit because it meant I could cover the material in my own time. The enthusiasm of lecturers and tutors for the live workshops made them lively and engaging and an overall enjoyable learning environment. The course has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a role in data protection."

Eimear Maguire | Senior Specialist Solicitor | Data Protection Officer
National Asset Management Agency

Make an application

For further information, see www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre or contact Megan Murphy Byrne, Course Leader.