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Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
The Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection is
the practical qualification for those who work in the
fields of data protection and privacy.
Successful
completion of the Practitioner Certificate in Data
Protection Programme demonstrates to employers and
others that the candidate possesses a solid knowledge of
data protection law, as well as an understanding of the
practical implications for organisations of the legal
requirements.
The Programme
Individuals wishing to gain the qualification must
complete the three elements of the Programme:
- 5 days face-to-face teaching
- study of course materials
- the Examination - held each June and December in
Dublin
The tuition section of the Programme requires
candidates to attend four one-day Compulsory Courses and
one one-day Elective Course.
An exemption from the requirement to attend
Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1 is
available to candidates who already possess a sufficient
level of knowledge of the basics of data protection.
Candidates wishing to apply for the exemption must
submit a letter signed by their current or previous
employer stating that they have worked in the field of
data protection for at least two years.
Exam
dates
The Examination is held in Dublin, Ireland. The next dates for the Examination are as follows:
- Friday, 21st June 2013
- Friday, 6th December 2013
- Monday, 16th June 2014
- Friday, 12th December 2014
The fee
€1,995 ( fully inclusive of tuition,
materials and the Examination ).
A reduced fee of €1,745 will apply for
candidates that are exempt from attending
Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1
Candidates who have already attended any of the
Compulsory or Elective courses are not required to
attend them again - a discount of €250 per course
already attended will be applied to the Programme fee.
Syllabus
and Examination Board
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner was
consulted on the design of the
Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection Syllabus
Details
of the
Examination Board
CPD
The Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
can be used to qualify for 25 CPD hours.
Dates for upcoming courses
Compulsory courses
Candidates must attend all 4
courses shown below:
Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 1
Cork Wednesday, 25th September
2013
Dublin Thursday, 26th September 2013
Data Protection Essential Knowledge - Level 2
Cork Thursday, 26th September 2013
Dublin Friday, 27th September 2013
Handling
Access Requests
Dublin Tuesday, 1st October 2013
Cork Friday, 1st November
2013
Data Security
Dublin
Tuesday, 21st May 2013
Dublin Friday,
4th October 2013
Cork Monday, 18th
November 2013
Elective courses
Candidates
must choose 1 of the courses shown below:
Data
Protection in the Workplace
Dublin
Wednesday, 12th June 2013
Dublin Wednesday,
2nd October 2013
Cork Monday, 4th
November 2013
International Data Transfers - Overcoming the
Limitations
Dublin Monday, 14th October
2013
Further information
If you have a query about the Programme, please:
Application
Applications for the Programme can be made by:
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"I found the Data Protection
Practitioner Course incredibly interesting, challenging
and useful. It has given me a huge insight into
the world of data protection"
Róisín Barton-Murray, Project Manager, National Roads
Authority
"I found the course Presenters
and materials to be extremely good in providing an
in-depth understanding of Data Protection Law and also
in providing practical guidance on how to run a Data
Protection Programme. I believe this Professional
Certification allows Organisations to demonstrate that
they are working to the highest established standards in
this complex and increasingly critical field"
Frank O’Reilly, Data Protection Manager, Bord Gáis
Eireann
"I found the course very useful
for consolidating my Data Protection knowledge. I am
delighted to have passed what was a relatively tough
exam. In the changing landscape of education,
protection of Personal Data is becoming more and more
important and a good level of knowledge is essential"
Fiona Nugent, HR Officer, Co Monaghan VEC
"As a Director of Corporate
Services in a large Regulatory Body, Data Protection is
a vital consideration in all transactions relating to
the Public, Registrants and Staff. The
Practitioner Certificate course in Data Protection from
PDP provided a comprehensive and detailed insight into
the current Data Protection Acts and the impending
introduction of the EU Regulation"
Peter Dennehy, Director of Corporate Services, An
Bord Altranais
"I came away from this course
with a greater confidence in interpreting the various
requirements of the Acts and with a greater
understanding of how these requirements could be applied
in practice. I enjoyed the interaction and sharing
of experiences with fellow participants and I was
encouraged to find how we all faced similar challenges
in meeting our obligations to the Acts. This
course provided me with the knowledge to meet these
obligations"
Andrew Kirwan, Audit & Compliance Manager, Sanef ITS
Operations Ireland Ltd
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