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This 3 day course will explore the application of current data protection laws, including the EU-GDPR, the UK-GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection will explore the application of current data protection laws, including the EU-GDPR, the UK-GDPR (although not included within the exam) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
The qualification demonstrates a level of practical competence and knowledge obtained by those responsible for dealing with data protection in an organisation.
The course takes 3 days to complete and will be held virtually.
You will need access to Microsoft Teams throughout the course as all sessions will be held via Teams.
The course will start at 9:00 am and finish at 4:30 pm.
The BCS exam is included within the cost of the course. The exam is currently available online via remote proctor to be completed after the course at a time suitable for you.
The DPAS Training Manager will set you up on the dedicated BCS portal which is where you will book your exam. To access this you will be sent a one time link to the portal to complete your registration and then book your exam.
Although you can take your exam at any time that suits you, and there is no time limit on when you sit the exam, you will need to ensure that you are following the updated syllabus if you take it more than 6 months after the course.
You can carry out the exam at any location convenient to you. You will use your own device for the exam. The exam is a 1-hour closed book exam. The pass rate is 26/40 (65%).
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection is designed for those who wish to acquire sound knowledge in the key elements of the law and its practical application.
This qualification is primarily aimed at those who need to understand data protection, and the GDPR, to do their job; or those whose effectiveness in their role would be enhanced by knowledge of the law in this area.
The aim of the syllabus is so delegates gain knowledge of UK data protection law, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, along with an understanding of how they are applied in practice.
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Day 3
Candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key provisions of data protection legislation in the following areas:
An introduction to the history of data protection in the U.K.
Principles of data protection and applicable terminology
Lawful bases for processing of personal data
Governance and accountability of data protection within organisations
Controller and processor obligations
Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations
Data subject rights
Independent supervisory authority (ICO)
Breaches, enforcement and liability
Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003
You can download the syllabus on the BCS website by clicking here:
www.bcs/org/media/6518/data-protection-foundation-syllabus.pdf
This qualification is primarily aimed at those who need to have an understanding of data protection, and the GDPR in particular, to do their job; or those whose effectiveness in their role would be enhanced by knowledge of the law in this area.
The Foundation Certificate will also provide a stepping stone for those who have, or who will have, some responsibility for data protection within an organisation and who intend in due course to gain the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.
This qualification is likely to be of particular benefit to those working in the following areas:
Data protection and privacy
Information governance, risk and compliance
Data management
Project management
Directors/Senior managers with data protection responsibilities
Legal and procurement
Marketing and sales professionals
Information security and IT
Human resources
To provide a sound understanding of data protection and the GDPR by discussing the applicable articles and principles and, various scenarios, to show how and why the GDPR and DPA compliance are vital to both individual employees and companies in ensuring data subjects and their rights are protected.