Data Protection and Life Sciences

This course provides a clear introduction to the main elements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including compliance and the consequences of non-compliance. The GDPR is designed to strengthen and unify the principles of data protection for all individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area. The GDPR is an incredibly important change to data privacy regulations so understanding its correct implementation is vital for all businesses and organizations, and particularly for staff who regularly deal with personal data. It explains the roles of key players – Data Protection Officers, Data Controllers, Data Protection Leads and Data Processors and covers the main categories of personal data.

Planned learning outcomes:

• The European legal framework for data protection (including the GDPR)
• Key data protection concepts, principles and obligations
• Actors, roles and responsibilities
• The role of the Data Protection Officer, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the national supervisory authorities
• Cyber security, data protection audits, privacy and digital sovereignty
• Options and solutions for cross-border data transfer and third-country data transfers
• e-Privacy design and impact assessment