Who is this programme for?
There has been a significant increase in the complexity and volume of the regulation underpinning compliance in the area of data protection. As well as a thorough understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework, professional practice in the area of data protection requires judgements and decisions to be made for many scenarios.
The primary motivation underpinning the Professional Certificate in Data Protection is to provide a learning opportunity for compliance and related professions to develop the necessary skills to ensure that their organisations meet their current and future responsibilities in relation to data protection. The programme has been designed in consultation with the office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
How you will benefit
This programme will support your personal and professional development.
It will enable you to:
Interpret contemporary legislation in the specific areas of data protection
Use contemporary theories and practical evidence to design a data protection framework within your organisation
Design, complete and report on major data protection projects which may be required to enhance your firms positioning within the sector
Justify the rationale behind recommendations in relation to data protection
Maintain, develop and apply contemporary professional best practice and use academic literature to contribute to a personal ethos of life-long learning and self-improvement
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Professional designation
Members who complete the Professional Certificate in Data Protection, and who commit to completing Continuing Professional Development hours, will be entitled to use the designation CDPO Certified Data Protection Officer.
Award
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Data Protection from UCD (at postgraduate degree level 9).
The Professional Certificate in Data Protection forms part of the MSc in Compliance.