Data Protection
Data protection law underwent a fundamental reform on 25th May 2018, being the date on which the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation came into force. This new law has significantly changed what data protection law is and how it applies. The GDPR imposes new penalties and liabilities on data controllers and processors who fail to comply with its provisions.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | University College Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Special Purpose | University College Dublin | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 trimester.
Lectures are delivered online across five Saturdays in the trimester.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Certificate in Data Protection are as follows:
An Honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a business, legal or IT discipline
or
Those who do not hold a degree, but have exceptional professional experience in the area of data protection, are eligible to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Professional body membership
You must be a current member of the Compliance Institute, or become a member, to undertake this programme.
Careers / Further progression
Continuous Professional Development
If you hold an IOB designation or a designation managed by IOB, CPD hours may be awarded on successful completion of this programme.
Further information
Contact Provider for next start date.
Fees €1,595
€1,100 - IFS Skillnet member*
*Funding it subject to availability
This programme has IFS Skillnet funding available for certain companies. You should check if your company has IFS Skillnet approval.
Please note funding available for modules running up until end of 2023 only, a new application will be required for modules running in 2024 if funding is available.
The availability of funding for modules in future trimesters will be confirmed in advance of their commencement.
Tax relief may be available to candidates who are paying fees in a personal capacity. Further information is available from www.revenue.ie.
Funding it subject to availability
Who is it for?
The prospect of such liabilities and penalties requires that data controllers and data processors reform their internal governance of personal data processing to ensure that the new standards of data protection that the GDPR imposes are complied with. Many organisations are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer; all organisations have to significantly enhance their compliance functions in order to ensure that the obligations of Data Protection Impact Assessments and data protection by default and design are complied with.
The Professional Certificate in Data Protection has been carefully designed to provide Data Protection Officers and Compliance Officers with the professional qualities and expert knowledge of data protection law along with guidance on practical application that they will need to implement in order to discharge their requirements under the GDPR.
The programme has been designed in consultation with the office of the Data Protection Commissioner. The programme is accredited by UCD and is the only accredited qualification at this level.
Award
Professional Certificate in Data Protection from UCD.
This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications and carries 10 ECTS.
Data Protection Policies and Procedures (NFQ level 9, 10 ECTS)
Irish and EU data protection law changed when the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in 2018. This will impose a heavier compliance burden on data controllers and will grant data subjects enhanced rights. Controllers will be held accountable and have to keep records, conduct impact assessments and appoint Data Protection Officers. Supervision and enforcement will be enhanced. This module will provide students with the tools to understand and navigate an increasingly complex and challenging environment for the controllers and processors of personal data.
Assessment is a combination of continuous assessment and a written exam.
How you will benefit
This programme will support your personal and professional development and will enable you to:
understand the obligations imposed by the GDPR in law and practice
undertake a Data Protection Impact Assessment
use contemporary theories and practical evidence to design a data protection framework within your organisation
design, complete and report on major data protection projects which may be required to enhance your firm’s positioning within the sector
justify the rationale behind recommendations in relation to data protection
analyse and discuss data protection case-studies and scenarios in a class-room setting
maintain, develop and apply contemporary professional best practice and contribute to a personal ethos of life-long learning and self-improvement.
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