This self-study course provides key data privacy and security knowledge to serve as a Data Protection/Data Privacy Officer, which is a required role of many global data protection legislations. It also includes common data processing scenarios that take place in a medical setting.

Whether you are currently working in the medical industry, or looking to improve your career prospects, completing this course will demonstrate enhanced understanding of data protection standards for the sensitive and special category data most medical organizations process on a daily basis. It can also provide a confidence boost to set the tone from the top for embedding holistic data protection culture within an organization.

Topics covered include:

1. Role of a Medical Data Privacy Security Officer and Stakeholder Relationship Building
2. Developing a Data Privacy & Security Program
3. Managing a Data Privacy & Security Program
4. Conducting a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
5. Conducting a Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA)
6. Secure Data Sharing & Transfers
7. Third Party Vendor Management
8. Incident Management & Reporting
9. Data Privacy and Security Program Monitoring & Ongoing Compliance
10. Embedding a Culture of PrivSec by Design & Default

The course doesn't just cover data privacy & security theory, it also examines real-world case studies and provides an opportunity to apply course theory to practical scenarios.

There are mini-quizzes designed to embed knowledge and a final assessment quiz which is invigilated live via Zoom (webcam or mobile camera required).

You will have 90 days from purchasing/enrolling on the course to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate.