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The basics of data privacy

Understanding structures - gaining orientation

This training is held in German.
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in force since May 2018 and has created a uniform data protection law in Europe. Since then, companies have been responsible for ensuring the protection of personal data. The requirements are complex, awareness of data protection has increased and professional data protection management is now a key success factor for business relationships. Studies show: A poor approach to data protection not only damages trust, but is increasingly seen as an exclusion criterion for collaborations. The supervisory authorities have underlined the importance of data protection with the high fines that have been imposed in recent years. This practice-oriented training training course teaches the essential basics of data protection and shows how these can be effectively implemented in the company. Myths are debunked, central aspects of data protection law are explained in an understandable way and practical security in handling personal data is conveyed. A clearly structured introduction provides orientation and prepares you specifically for the requirements of today and tomorrow.
Module 1: training training
2 hours
Introduction and basics of data protection
Introduction and basics of data protection

History of data protection law

  • An overview of the development of data protection law and its significance in today's business practice.

Data protection in general and in companies

  • The general importance of data protection and its relevance and requirements for companies are explained.

Practical fines and current court rulings

  • Insight into the current fining practice of the supervisory authorities and relevant court decisions.

Legal basis for data processing (Art. 6 GDPR)

  • Clarification of the question of which data may be processed and under which conditions the processing is lawful.

Data protection principles according to GDPR (Art. 5 GDPR)

  • The principles of the General Data Protection Regulation are presented and their practical implementation explained.

Roadmap for avoiding liability for data processing

  • Practical steps and measures for the legally compliant implementation of data processing processes in the company.
Module 2: training training
2 hours
Rights of data subjects and obligations of the company
Rights of data subjects and obligations of the company

Rights of the data subjects (Art. 12-21 GDPR)

  • An overview of the rights of data subjects under the General Data Protection Regulation and their practical implementation in the company.

General obligations of companies (Art. 24-39 GDPR)

  • The central obligations for companies, from the creation of an order processing contract to cooperation with the supervisory authority.

Verification and accountability obligations

  • Presentation of the requirements for the internal data protection management system and their significance for legally compliant implementation.

What is really needed?

  • A practical guide to assessing the relevant requirements and avoiding unnecessary measures.
Module 3: training training
2 hours
Data security and current challenges
Data security and current challenges

Data security objectives and relevant practical examples (Art. 32 GDPR)

  • An overview of the objectives of data security in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, supplemented by practical examples of technical and organizational measures that ensure the protection of data in the company.

Data breaches and resulting obligations (Art. 33/34 GDPR)

  • Definition of data breaches, their potential impact and the legal obligations arising from them, how they were reported to the supervisory authorities or how data subjects were notified.

Privacy by design and privacy by default (Art. 25 GDPR)

  • Requirements for the selection and introduction of new IT systems and processes, with a particular focus on data protection-friendly default settings and design approaches. Practical examples, such as the introduction of video conferencing tools, illustrate the implementation.

Liability risks and protection of communication

  • Identification of liability risks in connection with the introduction of new technologies and processes. It also shows how secure protection of communication within and outside the company can be guaranteed.

Contents

Introduction and basics of data protection law 

History of data protection law

  • What does data privacy mean in general and what does it mean for the company?

Current fining practice of the supervisory authorities and court rulings

Legal basis for data processing

  • What is permitted and when may which data be processed? (Art. 6 GDPR).

The data privacy of the GDPR (Art. 5 GDPR)

  • Roadmap for all data processing in the company to avoid liability.

Rights of data subjects and obligations of the company 

What rights do data subjects have and how must these be implemented? (Art. 12-21 GDPR)

General obligations of the company (Art. 24-39 GDPR)

  • From A for order processing contract to Z for cooperation with the supervisory authority.

Verification and accountability obligations

  • What are the resulting requirements for the company's internal data protection management system?
  • What is really needed and what is not?

Data security and current challenges

Data security objectives and relevant practical examples (Art. 32 GDPR)

  • How must the technical and organizational protection of data in the company be ensured and with which measures?
  • What are so-called data breaches (Art. 33/34 GDPR) and what are your obligations?

Privacy by design & by default (Art. 25 GDPR)

  • What needs to be considered when selecting and introducing new IT systems and processes (example: video conferencing tools) and where are there liability risks?

Protection of communication

  • How must this be guaranteed?

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

  • Teaching the basics of data protection and its effects in business practice
  • Orientation to avoid liability risks
  • Provision of documentation templates for specific implementation measures


 

Methods

Lecture, presentation, discussion and case studies.

Recommended for

Data protection officers, IT security officers, compliance officers, QM officers, auditors, project managers and auditors, data protection coordinators as well as specialists and managers who would like to expand their knowledge of data protection and work as auditors.

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Seminar evaluation for "Fundamentals of data privacy"

4.2 from 5
with 9 ratings
training content:
4.4
Content comprehensibility:
4.3
Practical relevance:
4.3
Trainer expertise:
5
Participant orientation:
3.5
Method variety:
3.7
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training training
Introduction and basics of data protection
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22.09.2025
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training training
Rights of data subjects and obligations of the company
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23.09.2025
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training training
Data security and current challenges
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25.09.2025
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Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
10.11.2025
Live online
Booking number: 31576
€ 920,- plus VAT.
€ 1,094.80 incl. VAT.
Course
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Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Modules
3 days, 2 hours each
training training
Introduction and basics of data protection
Date
10.11.2025
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Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
training training
Rights of data subjects and obligations of the company
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11.11.2025
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Start 09:00 am, end approx. 11:00 am
training training
Data security and current challenges
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12.11.2025
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23.02.2026
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