Overview

Data protection legislation is concerned with upholding the privacy rights of individuals in relation to their personal data. This eCourse provides a high-level overview of the EU’s GDPR and its significance in terms of protecting an individual’s privacy in today’s world.

Objective

On completion of this eCourse, you will be able to:
- Define the material and territorial scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as fundamental GDPR concepts such as “personal data” and “processing”
- Recognize the key responsibilities of data controllers in relation to the processing of personal data as described by the GDPR’s data protection principles
- Identify the rights of data subjects under the GDPR
- Define other key concepts associated with the GDPR, such as consent, data protection by design and by default, data transfers, and data protection impact assessments

Content

GDPR (2025)
Topic 1: Scope & Key Definitions
Topic 2: Data Protection Principles
Topic 3: Rights of Data Subjects
Topic 4: Other Concepts & Areas