General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Webinars

 Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2025
 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm (CET)

 Delivered by:

• Dr Loredana Tassone, Managing Consultant and Head of EU and UK Representative Services, GRCI Law
• Natalie Whitney, Head of Legal, GRCI Law 

Why outsourcing your DPO role is the key to effective data protection and GDPR compliance

As data protection regulations become more stringent, the DPO (data protection officer) role is more critical than ever. This webinar will explore the legal requirements for a DPO, the benefits of outsourcing the role, and what you can expect from DPOaaS (DPO as a Service). Outsourcing the DPO role can provide organisations with expert guidance, reduce compliance risks and ensure ongoing adherence to GDPR requirements. We will demonstrate how DPOaaS can be a cost-effective solution for maintaining robust data protection.

Outsourcing the DPO role can provide organisations with expert guidance, reduce compliance risks, ensure ongoing adherence to GDPR requirements and give peace of mind.

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 Delivered by:

• Dr Loredana Tassone
• Helen Pettit

Organisations face increasing scrutiny over how they handle personal data. DSARs (data subject access requests) are a critical component of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance, allowing individuals to access their personal data held by organisations. In this webinar, our DSAR experts will explore how organisations can effectively navigate the complexities of DSAR compliance and the benefits of outsourcing DSAR management.

We will guide you through the entire DSAR process, from verifying the requester’s identity to formally disclosing information. You will gain practical knowledge and the tools to handle DSARs efficiently while maintaining GDPR compliance and building trust with customers. This is crucial for any organisation that values privacy management and seeks to avoid hefty fines and reputational damage.

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 Delivered by:

• Alan Calder: Founder and Executive Chairman, IT Governance
• Dr Sébastien Ziegler: President of the Europrivacy International Board of Experts

In today’s globalised economy, organisations operating across European borders face the intricate challenge of complying with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) alongside a mosaic of national data privacy laws. The Europrivacy™/® certification emerges as a pivotal solution, designed to harmonise GDPR requirements with the diverse legal privacy frameworks of individual European countries.

Delivered by renowned experts in the field of data protection and privacy, Alan Calder and Sébastien Ziegler, this webinar delves into the critical role of Europrivacy in certifying compliance with the GDPR and its adaptability to national data privacy legislation. Participants will gain invaluable insights into how Europrivacy not only aligns with but enhances compliance strategies for multinational operations, offering a comprehensive certification that meets multinational privacy compliance needs.

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 Delivered by:

• Alan Calder
• Dr Loredana Tassone

This webinar will provide a comprehensive understanding of and practical guidance for your Europrivacy™/® certification path.

We will explore Europrivacy’s foundational role in GDPR compliance, and dive into effective preparation for the Europrivacy audit – a critical step on your certification journey.

Discover the benefits of Europrivacy certification, extending beyond compliance, and how our CyberComply platform can streamline your certification efforts.

Join us for this insightful session to learn how Europrivacy certification can benefit your business.  

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 Delivered by:

• Alan Calder
• Alice Turley

This webinar covers the essential steps to help you navigate the complexities of data protection and successful Europrivacy™/® compliance.

Organisations with Europrivacy certification can establish trust and confidence among stakeholders, streamline cross-border data transfers, and access valuable online resources and tools.

This webinar delves into GDPR readiness assessments, provide insights on bridging the Europrivacy-GDPR gap for certification, and offer practical solutions to ensure successful Europrivacy compliance.

Join us to gain the knowledge to confidently tackle the evolving data protection landscape.  

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 Delivered by: Alan Calder

In this webinar, we explore the fundamental principles and advantages of Europrivacy™/® certification – the first certification mechanism to ensure compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

Europrivacy has been acknowledged by the EDPB (European Data Protection Board) as the official European data protection seal. This certification empowers organisations to demonstrate their commitment to the GDPR and related regulations in their data processing activities.

Among other benefits, certified organisations will also join a GDPR-compliant business community, and receive continual compliance updates from top international legal and technology experts.

As an official partner of the ECCP (European Centre for Certification and Privacy), our parent company, GRC International Group, is dedicated to supporting the implementation of Europrivacy-related services.

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 Delivered by: Alan Calder

Discover how ISO 27701 can significantly enhance your privacy practices, align with international privacy standards and fortify your overall information security framework.

This 45-minute webinar provides a practical overview of integrating privacy into your existing ISO 27001 information security management system (ISMS) while leveraging the power of ISO 27701 and Europrivacy certification.

Learn how Europrivacy certification, an EDPB-approved certification that demonstrates GDPR compliance, can give an invaluable badge of credibility to US companies offering services into the EU.

This webinar was hosted in partnership with Perry Jonson Registrars, Inc.

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 Delivered by:

• John Potts, Operations Director, GRCI Law
• Cliff Martin, Cyber Incident Responder, IT Governance
• Martin Fletcher, Consultant, DQM GRC

According to Mimecast’s State of Email Security 2020 since the pandemic began, phishing attacks have increased in 63% of organisations.. In addition, Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 36% of data breaches involved phishing, and 85% of breaches involved a human element.

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Finding the time to adequately execute the tasks and responsibilities could prove challenging. While a DPO must have access to all personal data processes and activities within the organisation, the complexity of the job role can often prove challenging.

Join us in this live webinar session, where we will provide expert insight into the challenges DPOs face in their role as a Data Protection Officer (DPO).

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Amy Bude, will discuss the three main GDPR tools within Vigilant Software’s CyberComply platform: GDPR Manager, the Data Flow Mapping Tool and the DPIA Tool.   

The webinar covers:

• An introduction to Vigilant Software’sCloud-based GDPR software;
• A case study on a recent data breach;
• User management; and
• Using the tools.

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GDPR was brought into force this time last year, this Regulation requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of citizens which is handled and stored within the EU.

In this webinar, Alice Turley will discuss:

• What has happened in the past year;
• Significant breaches under the GDPR and outcomes; and
• How organisations can maintain GDPR compliance on an ongoing basis.

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In this webinar, Tomas Pinto will discuss the importance of risk assessments in order to comply with the Regulation and why organisations need to adjust and implement controls in line with the level of risk to the fundamental rights of data subjects.

This webinar will cover:

• An overview of the GDPR and risk assessments;
• The process for risk management and industry best practice for risk treatment;
• The costs and benefits of the controls implemented;
• The components of an internal control system and privacy compliance frameworks; and
• ISO 31000 principles and the risk management process.

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Under the GDPR, some organisations collecting and processing EU residents’ personal data are required to appoint a DPO. This webinar covers:

This webinar will cover:

• An overview of the regulatory landscape;
• Remedies, liabilities and penalties;
• Appointing a DPO under the GDPR;
• When you need a DPO;
• The logistics of hiring a DPO;
• Role, responsibilities and expertise; and
• DPIAs.

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Join Alice Turley as she takes you through the first steps towards achieving GDPR compliance, including:

• Why you must comply with the GDPR and what might happen if you don’t;
• The effect of the GDPR on your organisation and the transition timelines;
• The first steps in preparing for GDPR compliance;
• The technical and organisational measures your company will need to adopt to comply with the Regulation; and
• Key recommendations and industry-recognised practices to help you achieve GDPR compliance.

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DPIAs are key to processing personal data in line with the requirements of the GDPR. They help organisations make an early evaluation of the impact business processes, product updates and new projects might have on the data subject.

This webinar provides an overview of:

• The legal requirements of a DPIA;
• The benefits of conducting DPIAs;
• Embedding DPIAs in your risk management framework in compliance with the GDPR; and
• Practical steps to conduct a DPIA and link it to the GDPR’s principles.

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An essential step in preparing for GDPR compliance is conducting a data flow audit to map and identify the sources of your organisation’s PII (personally identifiable information).

This webinar provides an overview of:

• The regulatory landscape and its territorial scope;
• The integration of standards and codes for risk management;
• The operational, strategic, regulatory and contractual aspects of risk management;
• The benefits and challenges of conducting a data flow mapping exercise; and
• The best techniques for data flow mapping.

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