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Privacy and Data Protection Professional
Regulatory requirements, AI technologies, and digital data flows are changing how organizations must handle data. Sound knowledge of data protection and information security is more than compliance today – it is a competitive advantage.
Key topics
- Data protection law, international standards, and GDPR in practice
- Processing personal data securely and in compliance with the law
- Roles, responsibilities, and governance structures in data protection
- Data protection in cloud, AI, and automation environments
- Risk assessment, data breaches, and compliance requirements
Prerequisite
A basic understanding of digital systems, legal frameworks, or operational data processes is helpful – but not a strict requirement.
Target group
Those working in IT, compliance, legal, security, or data management with responsibility for data protection – whether operationally or strategically.
Knowledge of data protection safeguards organizations, strengthens customer trust, and creates the foundation for secure, responsible data handling in an AI-driven working world.
Course content
Data protection guidelines and policies
- Ensuring lawful use and protection of personal data
- Preventing misuse through clear access and usage rules
- Safeguarding privacy through technical and organizational measures
- Complying consistently with legal requirements such as GDPR
- Building trust through transparent data practices
- Maintaining data integrity through quality assurance and controls
- Reducing risks through systematic protective measures
- Promoting transparency in data processing
- Ensuring data availability for authorized purposes
Data Protection Management System (DPMS)
- Phases of the Data Protection Management System:
- Planning and risk analysis
- Implementation of protective measures
- Monitoring and effectiveness review
- Continuous improvement
- Strengthening data protection awareness:
- Training and workshops
- Awareness campaigns
- Regular communication
- Refresher activities
Roles in data protection: controller, processor, DPO
- Controller: Defines the purpose and means of data processing.
- Processor: Processes data solely on behalf of and under instruction from the controller.
- Data Protection Officer (DPO): Monitors compliance, advises internally, and serves as the contact for authorities.
DPIA: impact assessment for high-risk processing
- When is a Data Protection Impact Assessment mandatory?
- Systematic approach to conducting a DPIA
Data breaches: notification obligations and incident response
- GDPR obligations in the event of a data breach
- Report to the supervisory authority within 72 hours
- Assess the severity and risk of the breach
- Implement appropriate protective measures
- Notify affected individuals where required
- Contents of a notification
- Nature of the breach and categories of data affected
- Time and duration
- Groups and records affected
- Remedial measures taken and planned
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
What does EXIN Privacy and Data Protection Professional cover?
- An internationally recognized certification in data protection and information security – focusing on data protection law, risk management, and the responsible handling of personal data.
Who benefits from this certification?
- Professionals from IT, compliance, legal, and management – and anyone in organizations who handles personal data or is responsible for data protection.
What topics does the certification cover?
- Data protection principles, GDPR, legal bases for processing, roles and obligations, technical and organizational measures, risks, and data breach management.
What makes data protection a business-critical issue?
- Cloud, AI, and networked systems significantly increase data risks. Taking data protection seriously safeguards trust, meets legal obligations, and prevents financial losses.
What added value does this certification provide?
- Solid expertise, improved career opportunities, and practical support for handling sensitive data and compliance requirements in a legally sound manner every day.
How deeply does the certification address GDPR?
- GDPR is a central topic. The certification covers concrete requirements on data security, transparency, data subjects' rights, and the obligations of organizations.
How widely is EXIN recognized internationally?
- EXIN certifications are recognized worldwide and used across industries by companies, authorities, and organizations in numerous countries.
