Basics of GDPR for MNCs dealing with EU data

As data privacy becomes a global concern, understanding the GDPR is crucial for any MNC operating in or with the EU. This course offers an introduction to the GDPR’s provisions, including principles of data protection, data subject rights, and corporate responsibilities. It also addresses the steps MNCs must take to ensure compliance, manage data breaches, and safeguard EU citizen data effectively.

• To educate MNCs on the requirements and impact of the GDPR.
• To outline the obligations of data controllers and processors under the GDPR.
• To explain the rights of data subjects and the mechanisms for their enforcement.
• To provide strategies for GDPR compliance and risk management.

• Clarify the scope and applicability of the GDPR to MNCs.
• Detail the GDPR compliance checklist for data controllers and processors.
• Discuss the penalties for non-compliance and how to avoid them.
• Demonstrate best practices for data protection and breach response.
• Introduce tools and techniques for maintaining ongoing compliance.

Module 1: Overview of GDPR

• Introduction to the GDPR and its global implications.
• Key definitions and principles of data protection.
• Scope and applicability to businesses outside the EU.

Module 2: Data Protection Principles

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency.
• Data minimization and purpose limitation.
• Accuracy, storage limitation, and integrity and confidentiality.

Module 3: Rights of Data Subjects

• Right to access and right to be informed.
• Right to rectification and right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’).
• Right to restrict processing and right to data portability.
• Right to object and rights related to automated decision-making and profiling.

Module 4: Obligations of Data Controllers and Processors

• Legal requirements for GDPR compliance.
• Responsibilities in data processing and safeguarding measures.
• Requirements for data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Role and responsibilities of Data Protection Officers (DPOs).

Module 5: Data Breach Notification and Responses

• Procedures for detecting, reporting, and investigating data breaches.
• Notification requirements to supervisory authorities and data subjects.
• Case studies on data breach responses under GDPR.

Module 6: Transferring Data Across Borders

• Rules on international data transfers outside the EU.
• Mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
• The role of adequacy decisions in data transfers.

Module 7: Compliance Strategies and Best Practices

• Developing and implementing a GDPR compliance program.
• Training employees on GDPR requirements and data protection.
• Regular auditing and monitoring for compliance.
• Leveraging technology for data protection and compliance.

Module 8: Case Studies and Practical Scenarios

• Analysis of GDPR enforcement actions and penalties.
• Practical exercises on compliance and risk management.
• Discussion on the future of data protection and upcoming regulations.

• Executives and managers of MNCs.
• Compliance and legal professionals.
• IT and data security teams.
• Data Protection Officers and GDPR consultants.
• Any professional dealing with data of EU citizens.