What qualifications do you need to be a data protection officer?

DPOs must have a strong understanding of data protection law and regulatory requirements. They also need good communication skills, as they’ll be working with an organisation’s staff and management, as well as with its supervisory authority. Perhaps surprisingly, you don’t need a formal qualification to become a DPO.

Is GDPR training required?

Under Article 43, in connection with Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), the GDPR requires “the appropriate data protection training to personnel having permanent or regular access to personal data.” Training is also required by the US-EU Privacy Shield Framework.

What are the 6 principles of data protection?

At a glance

  • Lawfulness, fairness and transparency.
  • Purpose limitation.
  • Data minimisation.
  • Accuracy.
  • Storage limitation.
  • Integrity and confidentiality (security)
  • Accountability.

What is the best data protection qualification?

The Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (“PC. dp.”) is the practical qualification for those that work in the fields of data protection and privacy. It is fully up to date with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Does a data protection officer need to be qualified?

Professional qualities – DPOs do not need to be qualified lawyers. Still, they must have expertise in national and European data protection law, including in-depth knowledge of the GDPR.

What are the 7 main principles of GDPR?

Processing includes the collection, organisation, structuring, storage, alteration, consultation, use, communication, combination, restriction, erasure or destruction of personal data. Broadly, the seven principles are : Lawfulness, fairness and transparency.

Why is GDPR training important?

Regular training can also improve efficiency. Understanding how to record sensitive personal data – known as special category under the GDPR – and in which circumstances this information can and should be collected avoids breaches and improves efficiency.