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The GDPR: A Practical Overview

A compact overview of the General Data Protection Regulation: its origins, requirements, and practical application for organizations.

Why Do We Need Data Protection Laws?

Personal data has become a valuable asset due to recent advances in technology and data processing. To prevent the misuse of personal data, many countries around the world have enacted data protection laws.

To establish a common framework, the EU decided in 2016 to replace the previous directive with the GDPR — effective since 2018.

Learning Objectives

  • The history and background of the GDPR
  • Minimum requirements for organizations
  • The rights of data subjects
  • Obligations for controllers and processors

Course Format

Video-based module with a final quiz: TEST: What Do You Know About the GDPR?