BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection

Candidates should be able to:

• Hold a recognised qualification in data protection.
• Gain an understanding of the key changes that the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018) bring to data protection.
• Gain an understanding of the new rights available to data subjects and the implications of those rights with the GDPR and Data Protection Act (2018).
• Gain an understanding of individual and organisational responsibilities under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018), particularly the need for effectiveness record keeping.
• Gain an understanding of the increased obligations faced by data controllers and data processors as a result of the GDPR coming into force and the Data Protection Act (2018) being enacted.
• Be better placed to support their organisation in processing customer data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018).

The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:

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Please note: This certification has been refreshed in line with legislative updates up to 31 October 2022.

Any legislative changes between 1 November 2022 and 31 March 2023 will be reflected in the new version due to be released on 31 July 2023.