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Overview
Once you understand the core principles of data protection, the next challenge is applying them to real‑life situations. This GDPR - The Next Steps course at BPP University builds your confidence by exploring the practical issues faced by data protection officers, in‑house teams and legal practitioners.
What you will learn
Working through realistic scenarios, you’ll learn how to handle subject access requests, update privacy notices, complete DPIAs, assess marketing activity, respond to data breaches and review data processing contracts.
With expert insight into recent case law, ICO expectations and legislative changes, you will return to work equipped to manage data protection issues with confidence and authority.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- UK GDPR: principles, rights and core terminology
- DPIAs: when they are required and how to approach them
- Privacy statements: drafting, updating and compliance checks
- Subject access requests: processes, exemptions and pitfalls
- Data processing contracts and Article 28(3) requirements
- Direct marketing rules under PECR
- Legitimate interests assessments
- Data breach reporting obligations and processes
- Completing the ICO data breach reporting form
- Enforcement, compensation claims and recent case law
- Legislative amendments under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
- Scenario‑based exercises with group feedback
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is ideal for professionals who already understand the core principles of the UK GDPR and now want to apply them in practical, scenario‑based situations.
- It is suitable for paralegals, apprentices, trainee and qualified solicitors, legal executives, advocates and partners, as well as senior managers with data protection responsibilities.
- It will particularly benefit those who regularly advise on data protection issues or oversee compliance processes within their organisation.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents738 GBP / full≈ 738 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents738 GBP / full≈ 738 GBP / full
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