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GDPR Certification
General Data Protection Regulation

The essential data privacy certification for professionals handling personal data in or for EU markets — covering GDPR principles, data subject rights, lawful processing, DPO responsibilities, DPIA, breach notification, and international data transfer compliance.

GDPR Data Protection Privacy Law EU 2016/679 Data Subject Rights DPIA DPO PECB Personal Data Privacy by Design
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GDPR Certification
EU Regulation · Data Protection Compliance
RegulationEU 2016/679 · GDPR
Certification BodyPECB / EXIN / BCS
Foundation Exam40 Q / 60 min / 65%
LevelsFoundation → DPO → Lead Implementer
AlignmentISO 27701 · ISO 27001 · ePrivacy
StatusActive
7
Modules
99
Articles
€20M
Max Fine
EU
+Adequacy
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — EU 2016/679) is the world's most comprehensive data privacy law, applying to all organisations that process personal data of EU residents — regardless of where the organisation is based. GDPR certification validates your ability to understand, implement, and audit GDPR compliance — covering all 99 articles, 11 chapters, and 173 recitals of the regulation.

With fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover for non-compliance, and with regulators increasingly enforcing GDPR in AI, digital advertising, cloud services, and healthcare — GDPR expertise is one of the most in-demand competencies in compliance, legal, IT security, and business management. This course prepares you for PECB, EXIN, or BCS GDPR certification examinations.

What You Will Learn

Skills Covered

Understand the GDPR regulatory framework — its structure, legal articles, recitals, key terminology, principles, and relationship to UK GDPR and national DPAs

Implement data subject rights — right of access, erasure, portability, rectification, restriction, and objection — and handle Subject Access Requests (SARs)

Apply lawful bases for processing personal data — consent, legitimate interests, contract, legal obligation — and manage consent lifecycle management

Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and manage Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS — ISO 27701)

Manage data breaches — detection, containment, assessment, 72-hour notification to supervisory authorities, and communication to data subjects

Handle international data transfers — Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), adequacy decisions, and post-Schrems II compliance

Target Audience

Who Should Take This Course

Data Protection Officers (DPOs), privacy professionals, and compliance managers responsible for GDPR implementation and ongoing regulatory compliance

Legal counsel, corporate lawyers, and in-house legal advisors who need technical GDPR knowledge to advise on data processing contracts and assessments

IT security professionals and CISOs who manage data security controls, breach response procedures, and privacy-by-design technical implementation

Professionals in marketing, HR, finance, and operations who process personal data and need to understand their specific GDPR obligations

Certification Details
RegulationEU 2016/679 (GDPR)
DomainData Protection · Privacy
Foundation Exam40 Q / 60 min / 65%
Cert BodiesPECB · EXIN · BCS
AlignmentISO 27701 · ISO 27001 · ePrivacy
ScopeEU/EEA + Global (adequacy)
LevelsFoundation / DPO / Lead Implementer

Zetlan Technologies delivers GDPR training covering all 7 modules — GDPR fundamentals, data subject rights, lawful processing, DPIA, breach management, DPO responsibilities, and international transfers — through live expert instruction and full exam preparation.

Course Curriculum

GDPR Certification — 7 Core Modules

Click any module to explore all topics covered in the GDPR Data Protection certification syllabus.

1
GDPR Fundamentals and Structure
6 Topics
Fundamentals of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Key Terminology — Personal Data, Special Categories, Data Controller, Data Processor, Third Party
Understanding GDPR Structure — Legal Articles, Recitals, and Chapters
Difference Between the Data Protection Act and EU GDPR
GDPR Principles — Lawfulness, Fairness, Transparency, Purpose Limitation, Data Minimisation, Accuracy, Storage Limitation, Integrity, Confidentiality, Accountability
GDPR Key Roles and Responsibilities — Controller, Processor, Joint Controller, Sub-Processor
2
Rights of Data Subjects
7 Topics
The Eight Rights of Data Subjects Under GDPR
Right to Be Informed — Privacy Notices and Transparency
Right of Access — Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Response Procedures
Right to Rectification, Erasure (Right to be Forgotten), and Restriction of Processing
Right to Data Portability — Technical Requirements and Scope
Right to Object — Direct Marketing, Profiling, and Research Uses
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making and Profiling (Article 22)
3
Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data
6 Topics
Six Lawful Bases for Processing — Overview and Hierarchy
Consent — Valid Consent Requirements, Withdrawal, and Records
Legitimate Interests Assessment (LIA) — The Three-Part Test
Contract, Legal Obligation, Vital Interests, and Public Task
Special Category Data — Additional Conditions for Processing
Managing Consent Lifecycle — Collection, Storage, Refresh, and Withdrawal
4
GDPR Compliance Implementation
7 Topics
Complying with the EU GDPR — Practical Steps for Organisations
Privacy by Design and by Default — Technical and Organisational Measures
Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) — Intra-Group Data Transfer Framework
Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) — Article 30 Requirements
Gap Analysis and Privacy Compliance Frameworks
GDPR Privacy Principles — Embedding Accountability Across the Organisation
Personal Information Management Systems (PIMS) — ISO 27701 Alignment
5
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
6 Topics
When is a DPIA Required? — High Risk Processing Triggers (Article 35)
DPIA Process — Scoping, Assessment, Consultation, and Review
Identifying and Assessing Risks to Data Subject Rights and Freedoms
Risk Mitigation — Technical and Organisational Controls
Prior Consultation with Supervisory Authority (Article 36)
Embedding DPIA into Project Lifecycle and Data Processing Agreements
6
Data Breach Management and DPO Role
8 Topics
Data Security Failures — Common Causes, Consequences, and Lessons Learned
Personal Data Breach Definition and Categories
72-Hour Notification to Supervisory Authority — Article 33 Requirements
Communication to Data Subjects — Article 34 Obligations
Breach Register and Documentation Requirements
Data Protection Officer (DPO) — Mandatory Appointment Criteria (Article 37)
DPO Tasks, Position, and Resources — Articles 38 and 39
Non-Compliance Penalties — Tiered Fines: Up to €10M/2% and €20M/4%
7
International Data Transfers and Practical Implications
7 Topics
Overview of Chapter V GDPR — Restricting Transfers to Third Countries
Adequacy Decisions — Countries with Equivalent Protection
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) — 2021 Revised Modules
Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) for International Groups
Derogations for Specific Situations (Article 49)
Post-Schrems II Landscape — EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)
Practical Implications of GDPR for Cloud, HR, Marketing, and AI Systems
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GDPR and who does it apply to?
The General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) applies to any organisation — regardless of location — that processes personal data of individuals in the EU/EEA. This includes organisations in India, the US, and Asia that serve EU customers or employees. It applies to both data controllers (who decide why data is processed) and data processors (who process data on behalf of controllers). Non-compliance can result in fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover.
What is a GDPR certification and which body offers it?
GDPR certifications validate your knowledge of the regulation and your ability to implement compliant data protection practices. Leading certification bodies include PECB (certified data protection professional courses), EXIN (GDPR Foundation, GDPR Professional), and BCS. These are individual professional certifications — different from organisational certifications under Article 42 which are issued by accredited supervisory authority-approved bodies.
What is the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under GDPR?
A DPO is mandatory for public authorities, organisations that conduct large-scale systematic monitoring of individuals, or those processing special category data at scale. The DPO advises on GDPR obligations, monitors compliance, conducts DPIAs, trains staff, and acts as the contact point for supervisory authorities. The DPO must have expert knowledge of data protection law and cannot have a conflict of interest with other duties.
What is a DPIA and when is it required?
A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is required when processing is likely to result in a high risk to individuals' rights and freedoms — including large-scale processing of special categories, systematic monitoring of public areas, or use of new technologies. The DPIA assesses risks, identifies mitigation measures, and may require prior consultation with the supervisory authority (ICO, CNIL, etc.) if residual risks remain high.
What does Zetlan Technologies offer for GDPR training?
Zetlan Technologies delivers comprehensive GDPR training covering all 7 modules — GDPR fundamentals, data subject rights, lawful bases for processing, compliance implementation, DPIA, breach management and DPO role, and international data transfers — through live expert-led sessions with real-world case studies and full certification exam preparation support.
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