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Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)

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Course Overview

The Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) course is a comprehensive training program designed to provide a deep understanding of European data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of privacy laws and practices in Europe, ensuring compliance and effective data protection strategies within their organizations. The CIPP/E certification, recognized globally, validates your expertise in European privacy laws and equips you with the skills needed to manage and protect personal data effectively.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the fundamental concepts of European data protection laws and regulations.
  2. Apply the principles of the GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.
  3. Develop and implement effective data protection strategies.
  4. Manage data subject rights and data breach responses.
  5. Ensure organizational compliance with European data protection laws.
  6. Navigate cross-border data transfer requirements.
  7. Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).

Multiple Routes of Delivery to
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We understand that flexibility is key to effective learning and development, especially in today’s dynamic work environment. That’s why we offer multiple delivery formats for our IT trainings in UAE. Whether you prefer the interaction of in-person classes, the convenience of live virtual training, or the independence of self-paced online learning, we have a solution tailored to your schedule. Our goal is to make professional growth accessible to everyone, allowing you to upskill without compromising your other commitments.

Target Audiance

  • Data protection officers (DPOs)
  • Compliance officers
  • Legal professionals
  • Privacy officers and managers
  • Information security professionals
  • IT and data governance professionals

Schedule Dates

20 January 2025 - 24 January 2025
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Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)

Course Content

  • A. Origins and Historical Context of Data Protection Law
  • 1. Rationale for data protection
  • 2. Human rights laws
  • 3. Early laws and regulations
  • a. OECD Guidelines and the Council of Europe
  • b. Convention 108
  • 4. The need for a harmonized European approach
  • 5. The Treaty of Lisbon
  • 6. Convention 108+
  • 7. Brexit
  • B. European Union Institutions
  • 1. European Court of Human Rights
  • 2. European Parliament
  • 3. European Commission
  • 4. European Council
  • 5. Court of Justice of the European Union
  • C. Legislative Framework
  • 1. The Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to the Automatic Processing of Personal Data of 1981 (The CoE Convention)
  • 2. The EU Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC)
  • 3. The EU Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (2002/58/EC) (ePrivacy Directive) – as amended
  • 4. The EU Directive on Electronic Commerce (2000/31/EC)
  • 5. European data retention regimes
  • 6. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and related legislation
  • a. Relationship with other laws (Payment Services Directive 2, Data Governance Act, Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, etc.)
  • 7. NIS Directive (2016) / NIS 2 Directive (2022)
  • 8. EU Artificial Intelligence Act (2021)

  • A. Data Protection Concepts
  • 1. Personal data
  • 2. Sensitive personal data
  • a. Special categories of personal data
  • 3. Pseudonymous and anonymous data
  • 4. Processing
  • 5. Controller
  • 6. Processor
  • a. Guidelines 07/2020 on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR
  • 7. Data subject
  • B. Territorial and Material Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation
  • 1. Establishment in the EU
  • 2. Non-establishment in the EU
  • a. Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR
  • C. Data Processing Principles
  • 1. Fairness and lawfulness
  • 2. Purpose limitation
  • 3. Proportionality
  • 4. Accuracy
  • 5. Storage limitation (retention)
  • 6. Integrity and confidentiality
  • D. Lawful Processing Criteria
  • 1. Consent
  • 2. Contractual necessity ing
  • 3. Legal obligation, vital interests and public interest
  • 4. Legitimate interests
  • 5. Special categories of process
  • E. Information Provision Obligations
  • 1. Transparency principle
  • 2. Privacy notices
  • 3. Layered notices
  • F. Data Subjects’ Rights
  • 1. Access
  • a. Guidelines 01/2022 on data subject rights - Right of access
  • 2. Rectification
  • 3. Erasure and the right to be forgotten (RTBF)
  • a. Guidelines 5/2019 on the criteria of the Right to be Forgotten in the search engines cases under the GDPR
  • 4. Restriction and objection
  • 5. Consent, including right of withdrawal
  • 6. Automated decision making, including profiling
  • 7. Data portability
  • 8. Restrictions
  • a. Guideline 10/2020 on restrictions under Article 23 GDPR
  • G. Security of Personal Data
  • 1. Appropriate technical and organizational measures
  • a. protection mechanisms (encryption, access controls, etc.)
  • Breach notification
  • a. Risk reporting requirements
  • b. Guidelines 01/2021 on Examples regarding Personal Data Breach Notification
  • c. Guidelines 9/2022 on personal data breach notification under GDPR
  • 5. Vendor Management
  • 4. Data sharing
  • H. Accountability Requirements
  • 1. Responsibility of controllers and processors
  • a. joint controllers
  • 2. Data protection by design and by default
  • 3. Documentation and cooperation with regulators
  • 4. Data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
  • a. established criteria for conducting
  • 5. Mandatory data protection officers
  • 6. Auditing of privacy programs
  • I. International Data Transfers
  • 1. Rationale for prohibition
  • a. Guidelines 05/2021 on the Interplay between the application of Article
  • 2. Adequate jurisdictions
  • 3. Safe Harbor, Privacy Shield, and the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework
  • a. Schrems decisions, implications of
  • 4. Standard Contractual Clauses
  • 5. Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
  • 6. Codes of Conduct and Certifications
  • a. Guidelines 04/2021 on codes of conduct as tools for transfers
  • 7. Derogations
  • a. Guidelines 2/2018 on derogations of Article 49 under Regulation 2016/679
  • Transfer impact assessments (TIAs)
  • a. Recommendations 01/2020 on measures that supplement transfer tools to ensure compliance with the EU level of protection of personal data
  • J. Supervision and enforcement
  • 1. Supervisory authorities and their powers
  • a. Guidelines 8/2022 on identifying a controller or processor’s lead supervisory authority
  • 2. The European Data Protection Board
  • 3. Role of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
  • K. Consequences for GDPR violations
  • 1. Process and procedures
  • 2. Infringements and fines
  • 3. Class actions
  • 4. Data subject compensation

  • A. Employment Relationship
  • 1. Legal basis for processing of employee data
  • 2. Storage of personnel records
  • 3. Workplace monitoring and data loss prevention
  • 4. EU Works councils
  • 5. Whistleblowing systems
  • 6. 'Bring your own device' (BYOD) programs
  • B. Surveillance Activities
  • 1. Surveillance by public authorities
  • 2. Interception of communications
  • 3. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) a. Guidelines 3/2019 on processing of personal data through video devices
  • 4. Geolocation
  • 5. Biometrics / facial recognition
  • C. Direct Marketing
  • 1. Telemarketing
  • 2. Direct marketing
  • 3. Online behavioural targeting
  • a. Guidelines 8/2020 on the targeting of social media users
  • D. Internet Technology and Communications
  • 1. Cloud computing
  • 2. Web cookies
  • 3. Search engine marketing (SEM)
  • 4. Social media platforms
  • a. dark patterns
  • 5. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • a. machine learning
  • b. ethical issues

FAQs

The Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E™) certification is a globally recognized credential that demonstrates expertise in European data protection laws and regulations, including the GDPR.

The course is ideal for data protection officers, compliance officers, legal professionals, privacy managers, information security professionals, IT and data governance professionals, and anyone responsible for data protection and privacy compliance within an organization.

Participants will receive comprehensive study materials, including textbooks, lecture notes, hands-on lab guides, and access to an online learning platform with additional resources such as videos, quizzes, and discussion forums.

Yes, the course provides opportunities to network with fellow participants through interactive workshops, online forums, and group projects. Networking events may also be organized for in-person courses.

The CIPP/E certification is valuable across various industries, including healthcare, finance, technology, government, and any sector that handles personal data and requires compliance with European data protection laws.

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