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GDPR Fundamentals

Build a practical understanding of GDPR principles, lawful processing and data-subject rights.

20 minutesBeginnerSelf-pacedQuiz includedCertificate included

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What you will learn

  • Recall the core privacy principles
  • Recognise lawful bases
  • Respond to common data-subject rights

Who this course is for

Beginners, students and working professionals who want a concise, practical introduction before moving into deeper role-based or standards training.

Course outline

  1. 1

    GDPR principles

    Apply lawfulness, fairness, transparency and the remaining core principles.

    3 min
  2. 2

    Controller and processor

    Distinguish decision-making responsibility from processing on instructions.

    3 min
  3. 3

    Lawful bases

    Select and document an appropriate basis for processing.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Data-subject rights

    Recognise access, correction, erasure and other individual rights.

    3 min
  5. 5

    Data protection impact assessments

    Use a DPIA for processing likely to create high risk to people.

    2 min
  6. 6

    Personal data breaches

    Assess, contain, document and notify when required.

    2 min
  7. 7

    Vendors and international transfers

    Manage processors and safeguards for restricted transfers.

    2 min
  8. 8

    Compliance implementation

    Turn principles into ownership, records, controls and review.

    2 min