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Top Data Privacy Certifications
Certified Data Protection Foundation
This two-day foundation course, updated for 2023, will provide a practical guide to Data Protection (GDPR) & Privacy Legislation, Information Governance and Data Protection (GDPR) implementation.
Certified Data Protection Practitioner
This three-day practitioner course with independent APMG exam, updated for 2023, will provide a practical guide to planning, implementing and maintaining compliance with Data Protection & GDPR (EU & UK) Regulations.
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
This course is designed for anyone whose work is related to the processing of personal data, particularly those in the public sector and from EU institutions, agencies and bodies.
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What is Data Privacy?
Data privacy refers to the protection of an individual’s or organisation’s sensitive information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. It encompasses the management of personal and confidential data to ensure that it is handled in a way that respects individuals’ rights and complies with applicable laws and regulations.
Data security is the practice of protecting data from unauthorised access, breaches, or corruption. It involves implementing measures, technologies, and policies to safeguard data assets.
What are the key skills of Data Privacy?
The skills in data privacy include:
- Compliance: Skilled professionals are essential for ensuring compliance with data privacy laws and regulations like GDPR, CCPA, etc. Violations can result in severe legal and financial consequences.
- Risk Mitigation: Data breaches and privacy violations can be costly and damaging to reputation. Skilled individuals can help identify and mitigate risks effectively.
- Data Integrity: Professionals with data security skills can maintain data integrity, preventing unauthorised changes or tampering.
- Technology Adaptation: With the constant evolution of technology, skilled experts are needed to implement and manage advanced security solutions and keep up with emerging threats.
- Incident Response: Data security professionals play a crucial role in incident response, minimising the impact of breaches and ensuring timely and appropriate actions are taken.
- Education: Educating employees and users about data privacy and security is vital, and skilled trainers can effectively convey best practices. In summary, data privacy and data security are vital aspects of our increasingly digital world.
Why choose QA for Data Privacy training?
Skills in these areas are essential to protect individuals’ privacy, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure legal compliance and the smooth functioning of organisations in the digital age.
QA is proud to have accredited data protection courses from the NCSC, and provide global privacy skills from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
What is a Data Protection Officer?
A data protection officer (DPO) is a professional appointed to oversee an organisations compliance with data protection regulations, such as the GDPR in the UK.

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