{"id":787,"date":"2022-09-21T07:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T07:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.seersco.com\/articles\/?p=787"},"modified":"2024-06-27T10:18:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T10:18:56","slug":"why-is-the-concept-of-gdpr-e-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/articles\/why-is-the-concept-of-gdpr-e-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is GDPR Staff e-Training so important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seersco.com\/gdpr-staff-e-training\/\">Get GDPR Staff Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The path to the ideal <strong>GDPR Staff e-Training<\/strong> and compliance awareness is complex and full of complications. Under the <strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), <\/strong>companies require to retain a process for addressing regulatory challenges. In this way, they will be able to construct a GDPR implementation, execution and monitoring program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To process personal data securely by using adequate technical and organisational measures, GDPR has given guidelines and consequences to companies for dealing with associated risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Article 5(1)(f) of the GDPR is concerned with the integrity, security, and confidentiality of personal information. In order to ensure that this principle is on hold, it is advice that staff handling data are properly in training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Article 39 of <a href=\"https:\/\/seersco.com\/articles\/gdpr-and-data-protection-act-2018\/\">GDPR states <\/a>that among the responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer is to ensure awareness and train staff involved with processing operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Article 47 of GDPR outlines that where binding corporate rules are in use to enable the international transfer of data, they require to ensure that those that have regular access to personal data train appropriately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seersco.com\/gdpr-staff-e-training\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/seersco.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/05\/Train-your-Staff-online.svg\" alt=\"gdpr training\" class=\"wp-image-1927\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing the GDPR e-Training course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data protection has become a top priority for organisations all around the globe. Owing to the focus on international transfers under the&nbsp;<strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online training courses such as the one offered by Seers provide an understanding of the GDPR, its impact, correct handling and management of personal data and implementing the proper controls to protect personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The <strong>GDPR Training<\/strong> course can help an organisation to implement the proper data protection processes, policies and procedures across the organisation. It will also help an organisation to be fully prepared with the correct measures in order to effectively respond to a &nbsp;data breach.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>GDPR Training<\/strong> course also gives an organisation the convenience to train staff at their own pace. And provides reassurance with the completion of a test and provision of a certificate at the end. &nbsp;It also helps the organisation to demonstrate that it upholds the proper compliance standards. And gain trust within its staff, customers and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does the GDPR Staff training course cover?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seersco.com\/articles\/articles\/gdpr-e-training\/\">GDPR Staff e-Training<\/a><\/strong> course covers the fundamental aspects of the <strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/strong>. The role of the regulatory authority, requirements for safeguarding information from a <a href=\"https:\/\/seersco.com\/articles\/gdpr-data-breach-management\/\">data breach <\/a>and is based on an interactive digital learning format for a duration of 60 minutes followed by a test with multiple-choice questions and a certificate for the user on the successful completion of this course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers the following key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, understanding GDPR data protection policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondly, principles and basic concepts underlying GDPR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thirdly, key roles outlined in GDPR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourthly, selecting and appointing <a href=\"https:\/\/seersco.com\/articles\/dpo-pain-points-in-2020\/\">Data Protection Officers (DPOs)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rights of individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overview of enforcement and compliance measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, liabilities and penalties for non-complying organisations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This course specially is for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IT &amp; Information Security Managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk managers and consultants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy managers and consultants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal and compliance heads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Protection Officers (DPOs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals seeking to take up the role of DPO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Is there a GDPR certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is to say that the <strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/strong> certification is the latest feature of this&nbsp;law. It permits entities to receive certification from approved and accredited certification bodies to manifest GDPR compliance to both the EU and consumers. The certification can be scalable and different for organisations of differing sizes and types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Is GDPR training mandatory?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seersco.com\/gdpr-staff-e-training\/\">GDPR Staff e-Training<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is a legal obligation under the&nbsp;<strong>General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/strong>, but still, there are many organisations that are non-compliant and are currently at risk. Moreover, The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in 2018. And was followed by the new Data Protection Act in the UK. 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