Data protection advisor
The Swiss Data Protection Act (DPA) is comprehensive and complex. Data protection is no longer an option, but a necessity. In order to optimally prepare your company for the legal requirements, we offer practice-oriented training courses on data protection in cooperation with SwissLegal. Data protection advisors are not only responsible for compliance, but are also crucial for strengthening the integrity of your company and ensuring the trust of your customers.
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Target groups, learning objectives and scope
This training is for anyone who wants to take on responsibility for data protection within their organization. In this practice-oriented training, you will learn exactly what measures are required in your organization to implement data protection professionally. Start now to actively address the need for action in your company! Swiss companies in particular that have not yet aligned themselves with the European data protection standard should act now – it’s time for a data protection upgrade!
Learning objectives
The aim of this training is to train participants to become competent data protection advisors who can successfully support their company in implementing and complying with the new Data Protection Act. After completing the training, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply the basics and central concepts of data protection, especially with regard to the revised DPA.
- Master the principles of data processing when handling personal data and implement the corresponding requirements in your company in a practical manner.
- apply methods and strategies to ensure data security and react confidently in the event of data security breaches.
- Know the relevant penal provisions and actively minimize possible risks.
- After passing the exam, you will receive the certificate as a data protection consultant and officially document your expertise.
Scope
- Six online modules: Four practice-oriented training modules, a certification test and a comprehensive glossary for reference.
- Maximum flexibility: Learn when and where it suits you – according to your schedule.
- Intensive specialist knowledge: Around 10 hours of specialist training, accompanied by our experienced technical expert, who will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips.
Online training & certification
The online training provides in-depth knowledge in the area of data protection and concludes with a certification. Martin Frey, expert and lawyer at SwissLegal, will guide you through the relevant lessons.
Basics
In the first module, you will accompany Hanna on her exciting journey to becoming an in-house data protection consultant. Theory comes to life here! At the end of the module, you can directly apply and test your newly acquired knowledge. Look forward to these key topics, which are covered in the basic module:
- Data protection and privacy
- Data Protection Act
- Ordinance to the Data Protection Act
- The in-house data protection consultant
- Practical transfer
Principles of data processing
In the second module, you will dive into the essential concepts of data protection together with Hanna. Discover what really matters when dealing with personal data and gain valuable insights that will take your expertise to a new level. This module includes the following exciting chapters:
- Principles of data processing
- List of processing activities
- Transfer of personal data abroad
- More about the principles and requirements
- Practical transfer
Data security
The third module is all about data security: how to ensure it effectively and what to do if a data breach occurs. You will also learn how to specifically address the various aspects of data subjects’ rights. Look forward to these topics:
- Data security
- Data security breaches
- Rights of data subjects
- Practical transfer
Penal provisions
In the fourth module, you will delve into the penal provisions in the area of data protection. You will receive valuable practical tips for your role as a data protection advisor and can deepen and consolidate your knowledge at the end of the module by asking specific questions. These chapters await you:
- Penal provisions
- Practical tips
- Practical transfer
Final test
You will deal with regulatory developments and the requirements for ESG compliance in the financial sector.
You will then be able to successfully apply the regulatory requirements in your company or in the financial sector.
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