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Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection

Dublin
Three Days
1740.00

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This Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection is a three day instructor led course.

Data protection compliance is a key duty of all organisations, public and private, which handle personal data. As well as the legal and regulatory impact of a serious data protection incident, the harm to trust, brand and reputation can be literally incalculable.

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) came into effect on 25 May 2018 and created significant new obligations, as well as massively increased financial penalties – up to €20m or 4% of global turnover. This Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection course will give you a clear understanding of your organisation’s main data protection obligations under current legislation and the GDPR, and how to ensure your compliance.

This three day instructor led course will cover the following areas:

  • What is GDPR? Context of Data Protection (The Acts), and History of Privacy Rights
  • Scope of application of GDPR, Key Definitions of Privacy, Personal Data and Data Protection
  • GDPR and current Data Protection Law: The Seven (7) Data Protection Principles (Article 5) explained
  • The Key People: Role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO); function and powers of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), rights of the Data Subject, Data Controller(s) and Data Processer(s)
  • Risk Based Approach to all aspects of the Implementation of GDPR
  • Sanctions and Compensation, Offences and Liability
  • Preparing for the Implementation of the GDPR – Gap and Compliance Analysis
  • Course Review

The Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection is a three day course.  We are offering online or in-person training options on scheduled dates.  The online course will be delivered via MS Teams over three non consecutive days.  The in person training will take place at the IPA in Ballsbridge, Dublin.  Courses will be facilitated by subject matter experts.

Scheduled dates:

  • 16-18 September 2026 (In Person)
    Exam 23 September 2026 at 12.30 p.m.
  • 12, 15 and 19 October 2026 (Online)
    Exam: 28 October 2026 at 1.00 p.m.
  • 2, 5 and 9 November 2026 (Online)
    Exam: 16 November 2026 at 1.00 p.m.

For further information about this course or to book a place, please go to the IPA website www.ipa.ie

Course Details

CollegeInstitute of Public Administration
Course ID138508
Course LocationBallsbridge, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 4
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationAward / Certificate
Awarding BodyInstitute of Public Administration (IPA)
Awarding Body DetailsCertificate in GDPR and Data Protection
Course Start Date16th September 2026
Course End Date18th September 2026
Course DurationThree Days
Course Time9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. on scheduled dates
Course Fee1740.00
Career PathThis course is for staff who have a significant responsibility for data protection compliance in their organisations or who have an interest in pursuing a career path in data protection.

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Institute of Public Administration

57-61 Lansdowne Road,, Ballsbridge, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland. Eircode: D04 TC62

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