Understanding GDPR

Gain a clear understanding of GDPR principles and how to set up GDPR-compliant processes in this comprehensive course.

Learn about GDPR without the complex legal jargon. As you’ll work through this course, you’ll work on a variety of concepts that will be elaborated with practical examples and use cases.



Whether you are a data scientist, manager, student, or curious citizen, you may have heard about GDPR in some form.



Since it took effect, GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, is arguably the most influential data protection law in the world. Whether you live in the EU or not, GDPR impacts how you do business and how it might influence the data protection laws and procedures wherever you are.



After completing the course, you will have a clear understanding of GDPR principles, the accountability obligations, and how your and your company can benefit by setting up GDPR-compliant processes not only for the present but also to be able to adapt to evolving technologies and regulations.

• GDPR no fear!
• Can I learn about GDPR without being overwhelmed? Yes, you can! In this first chapter, you will learn about the building blocks and the basics of the GDPR to get you ready to explore its principles and use cases in real life. And hopefully, you will appreciate GDPR rather than fear it.
• GDPR concepts in a nutshell
• In this chapter, you will learn about the core concepts of GDPR- the 7 GDPR principles, legal bases for data processing, data subject rights, international data transfers, and examples of enforcement consequences for organizations.
• Security of Data Processing
• Security in GDPR is much more than securing your company against computer viruses and malware attacks. In this chapter, we'll learn all about the organizational and technical measures required for data protection. We'll also look into the privacy-by-design approach to be resilient to evolving privacy risks.
• GDPR, AI, and the future
• We've learned so much about data protection and GDPR. Have you ever wondered what's next? How is GDPR relevant globally, given emerging technologies and changing societies? This chapter will provide you with some answers.