Course description
How and when can you lawfully process data? This course explores the balance of power and the basis for processing, the problem with consent, legal basis for special category data and more.

Syllabus
The balance of power and the basis
Video — 00:18:33
A discussion on why selection of a correct lawful basis per purpose is critical in EU law. Why data is prohibited from use without one, and why the principles ultimately determine a balance of power between controller and data subject.
The legal basis and the problem with consent
Video — 00:14:37
A discussion on why consent is the worst legal basis for organizations to choose, and how to apply the legal basis correctly to data processing.
Legal basis for special category data
Video — 00:09:53
A discussion of further legal basis for special category data: why they are important and the selection of the correct basis for processing.
CIPPE Course 6 Assessment
Assessment — 6 questions — 00:03:00

Meet the author
Ralph is a trusted advisor on Global Privacy and Security compliance, practices and management. His experience includes strategic GDPR adoption programs, advisory services and assurance delivery in global multinational environments.
He has worked in a wide variety of industry sectors including Defense, Public Sector, Pharma and Financial Services, representing both multinational corporations and boutique specialist consultancies.
He continues to be a hands-on practitioner, combining business-level consultancy with training and technical experience. He was responsible for the first global joint 27001/25999 management system to be certified. With a focus on business processes and the protection of information, and an ethos of management assurance, risk management and knowledge transfer he continues to ensure effective protection of assets appropriate to the business needs of the client.
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