Data Protection: GDPR and DPO

Practical application of the GDPR and Spain’s LOPDGDD, the DPO role and compliance systems.

Who it is for Staff in law firms and advisory practices.

60 hours · 100% online · 8 modules

€495One-off payment

Indicative price
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Tutor support
Specialist support throughout your course
Assessment
Activities and an online final assessment
Certificate
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FUNDAE funding for businesses, subject to credit and eligibility. Conditions

A data protection file, a restricted-access folder and a GDPR review.
Learning outcomes

What you will learn.

Privacy obligations affect organisations in every sector. The programme covers everything from principles and lawful bases to breach management, impact assessments and compliance audits, with a practical approach for businesses, law firms and advisory practices.

  1. Master the principles, rights and lawful bases.

  2. Prepare records of processing activities, risk analyses and impact assessments.

  3. Manage breaches, rights requests and relationships with processors.

  4. Understand the DPO’s functions, position and responsibilities.

  5. Prepare responses to inspections or requests from the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

Programme content

Syllabus: 8 modules.

Explore the content of each module.
60 hours of online learning.

01Regulatory framework

In this module

GDPR, LOPDGDD, AEPD guidance and European Data Protection Board criteria.
02Principles and lawful bases

In this module

Consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task and legitimate interests.
03Data subjects’ rights

In this module

Access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction and portability.
04Accountability

In this module

Records of processing activities, risks, impact assessments and organisational measures.
05Processors and international transfers

In this module

Contracts, subcontracting, transfers and contractual clauses.
06Security breaches

In this module

Prevention, detection, assessment, recording and notification.
07Data Protection Officer

In this module

Appointment, independence, functions and relations with the supervisory authority.
08Penalties and auditing

In this module

Inspections, infringements, corrective measures and a comprehensive compliance case study.
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Who this course is for.

  • Staff in law firms and advisory practices.
  • Administration, HR and marketing managers in SMEs.
  • Lawyers and consultants seeking to specialise in privacy and the DPO role.
  • Businesses seeking to train their staff and raise awareness.
Methodology and tutor support

How you will study.

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Your learning space

Campus access is available 24/7 during your course, with structured materials to help you organise your learning.

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Professional practice

Cases, exercises and activities based on workplace situations help you apply the content of each subject.

Specialist support

A specialist tutor supports your progress and answers questions about the learning materials and activities.

Assessment and certificate

Module activities and the online final assessment let you demonstrate and apply what you have learnt.

After meeting the programme’s academic requirements, you will receive a certificate issued by IEES stating the course name and its duration of 60 hours.

Before you decide

Frequently asked questions.

Can I combine the course with work?

Yes. Online study allows you to organise your learning flexibly during the course period.

When can I access the campus?

Once enrolment is confirmed, IEES sends access instructions. The campus is available 24/7 during the course period.

Will I receive academic support?

Yes. A specialist tutor supports your progress and answers questions about the content and activities.

What certificate will I receive?

On meeting the academic requirements, you will receive a certificate issued by IEES showing the course name, Data Protection: GDPR and DPO, and its duration of 60 hours.

Can the course qualify for FUNDAE funding?

It may qualify where the company has training credit available and meets the applicable requirements. IEES reviews each case before confirming the arrangements.

Enrolment and guidance

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