BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection

On this BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection course, you will explore the application of current data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

You’ll also understand:

• The key changes that the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018) bring to data protection
• The new rights available to data subjects and the implications of those rights with the GDPR and Data Protection Act (2018)
• Individual and organisational responsibilities under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018), particularly the need for effectiveness record keeping
• The increased obligations faced by data controllers and data processors as a result of the GDPR coming into force and the Data Protection Act (2018) being enacted
• How to support your organisation in processing customer data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act (2018)

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the official BCS exam and achieve your BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection certification, covered by the Firebrand Certification Guarantee. 

At Firebrand, we're proud to be a BCS Accredited Training Partner. Through our Lecture | Lab | Review method, you’ll access official courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for anyone who needs to understand data protection and GDPR in particular.

• Module 1: An Introduction To The History Of Data Protection In The UK
• Module 2: Principles Of Data Protection And Applicable Terminology
• Module 3: Lawful Bases For Processing Of Personal Data
• Module 4: Accountability Principle
• Module 5: Obligations Of Controllers, Joint Controllers And Data Processors
• Module 6: International Data Transfers Under UK GDPR
• Module 7: Data Subject Rights
• Module 8: Independent Supervisory Authorities (ISAS) And The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
• Module 9: Breaches, Enforcement And Liability
• Module 10: Privacy And Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003 And Subsequent Amendments

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee:

BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection exam

• Duration: 1 hour
• Format: Closed-book; multiple-choice
• Number of questions: 40 questions
• Passing score: Pass mark is 26/40 (65%)
• Domains:
  • An Introduction to the History of Data Protection in the U.K. (6%)
  • Principles of Data Protection and Applicable Terminology. (15%)
  • Lawful bases for processing Personal Data. (10%)
  • Accountability Principle (21.5%) Syllabus Area
  • Obligations of Controllers, Joint Controllers and Data Processors. (7.5%)
  • International Data Transfers under EU and UK GDPR. (7.5%)
  • Data Subject Rights.  (12.5%)
  • Independent Supervisory Authorities (ISAs) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). (7.5%)
  • Breaches, Enforcement and Liability  (7.5%)
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003 and subsequent amendments. (5%)

There are no prerequisites to attend this course. Some knowledge of data protection law would be an advantage to the candidate, as well as basic working knowledge of IT and GDPR.

Individuals who successfully complete their first examination of any BCS qualification will qualify for a free one-year Professional BCS Membership.

Your course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Six reasons to sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Three training options. Choose between residential classroom-based, live online, or city-centre courses
• All-inclusive course. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. Our expert instructors cover exclusive additional materials not taught through the official curriculum
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style compared to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 145,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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