DPO - Fundamentals: Mastering the basics of GDPR compliance

Are you aiming to take on the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO)? Our training programme is designed to equip you with the legal, technical, and organisational expertise required to successfully perform this strategic function.

Thanks to the extensive experience of our trainers in data protection and information security in Luxembourg, and through a complementary and hands-on approach, this programme stands out as truly innovative.

You will benefit from:

• Practical insights and feedback from seasoned professionals

• Real-life case studies and examples

• Actionable advice to help you become a key player in your organisation’s data governance

Throughout the course, you will learn best practices for managing risks associated with personal data processing and gain a solid understanding of the legal and regulatory obligations applicable to organisations.

In addition, the programme includes interactive case studies (boot camp) and concludes with a final assessment, allowing you to validate your knowledge and strengthen your professional credibility.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire the legal, technical, and organisational competencies required to fulfill the DPO role

• Understand the data protection challenges and stakes

• Build and leverage internal and external networks within your organisation

• Manage change within a company or public body

• Define a compliance strategy and action plan for your organisation

• Comprehend the role of audit in data protection

• Fulfill the DPO role with strong skills in communication and project management

• Handle relationships with supervisory authorities

• Respond to data subject requests and proactively manage data subject rights

• Receive support in the transition to the DPO role via mentoring

Module 1: Understanding Data Protection and the DPO Role (8h)

Trainer : Eric Bedell

• Introduction to data protection

• Scope of the GDPR

• Challenges and emerging issues in data protection

• Key concepts and definitions

• The fundamental principles of data protection

• DPO designation

• Functions and duties of the DPO

• Future perspectives and trends for the DPO

Module 2: Interpreting Data Protection Requirements & Interactions with Individuals and Supervisory Authorities (8h)

Trainers : Digambal Nayagum, CNPD (Edith Malhière)

• Main stakeholders in data protection

• Lawfulness of data processing

• Rights of data subjects

• Processing of sensitive data

• Territorial scope and international data transfers

• GDPR compliance oversight: role of supervisory authorities

• Practical exercises

Module 3: Mastering IT Concepts and Information Security (8h)

Trainer : Jean-Hubert Antoine

• Core aspects of information systems

• Cloud computing

• Information security principles

• Security in processing personal data

• Practical exercises

Module 4: Ensuring the Security of Personal Data (8h)

Trainer : Jean-Hubert Antoine  

• Risk-based approach

• Personal data breach management

• Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

• Data protection by design and by default

• Practical exercises

Module 5: Mastering the DPO’s Skill-Set (8h)

Trainer : Eric Bedell

• Risk management

• Compliance program and auditing

• Project management and communication

• Change management

• Practical exercises

Module 6: Examination (8h total)

• Bootcamp – 6 hours

• Multiple choice exam – 2 hours

• Prospective DPOs

• Newly appointed DPOs

• Data Protection / Project Managers

• Legal department staff and collaborators

• Information Security Officers

• Internal Control, Risk & Compliance Officers

• Compliance professionals

The program concludes with an exam. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate of achievement co-signed by House of Training and the Ministry of National Education, Children and Youth.
To obtain the certificate, participants must attend at least 80% of the training and achieve an average score of 60% on the exam.