Module 1: Covers the context of data protection, the scope of the GDPR, role of the ICO, offences and introduces the European Data Protection Board.

Module 2: Looks at the definitions, special categories of personal data and criminal offence data and introduces data protection principles.

Module 3: Takes account of the practical implementation of the principles, the lawfulness of process, conditions for processing special category personal data and consent.

Module 4: Looks at the rights of the data subject, provisions for information, further rights of the data subject and available remedies.

Module 5: Covers the responsibilities of controllers and processors, information security and the requirements for Data Protection Officers, DPIAs and breach reporting.

Module 6: Transfers to third countries or international organisations and the applications of exemptions.

Module 7: Looks at Supervisory Authorities, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR) and introduces the consideration when processing children’s data.

Module 8: Looks at information sharing and appropriate safeguards for transferring information to a third party and other codes of practice related to the employment and management of staff.

Module 10 is a practical module with a recap and exercises to be completed.

Revision: candidates have an hour long 1-2-1 with the course tutor which they can book at a time that is convenient for them. This is great for revision before the BCS examination.