DSARs Made Simple

Goals

Here are the course goals elaborated for this course focused on Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR):

1. Develop A Comprehensive Understanding Of DSAR:

   • Learners will gain a deep understanding of what Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) are, why they are important, and their significance in data protection and privacy regulations.
   • They will learn the key principles behind DSAR, including the rights of data subjects, the types of information covered, and the purposes behind DSAR.

2. Gain Knowledge About The Legal And Regulatory Framework:

   • Students will acquire knowledge about the legal and regulatory frameworks governing DSAR, with a focus on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), but also other relevant data protection laws.
   • They will understand the legal obligations and responsibilities of organizations in handling DSAR requests.

3. Learn Practical Guidelines For Managing DSAR:

   • This course will equip learners with practical skills and techniques for effectively managing DSAR within an organization, including how to receive, process, and respond to requests.
   • They will learn about best practices in maintaining records, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring compliance with legal timelines and requirements.

4. Enhance your Professional Skills and credibility & become better equipped to support your Organization:

   • By the end of the course, students will have improved their professional skills related to data protection, privacy, and compliance.
   • They will be better equipped to support their organization by ensuring that DSAR processes are efficient, transparent, and legally sound. This will enhance their credibility and contribute to the organization's overall compliance and data protection efforts.

In summary, This course aims to provide learners with a holistic understanding of DSAR, from its legal underpinnings to practical implementation, to empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in managing DSAR processes and enhance their professional standing within their organization.

Prerequisites

A basic knowledge of Data Privacy and its relevant laws like GDPR and CCPA:

Before enrolling in this course, learners are expected to have a foundational understanding of the following key concepts:

1. Data Privacy:

   • Learners should be familiar with the fundamental principles of data privacy, including the concept of personal data, the importance of data protection, and the rights of individuals with respect to their personal information.

2. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

   • Learners should have a basic knowledge of GDPR, which is a crucial data protection regulation in the European Union. This includes understanding the key principles of GDPR, such as data subject rights, data controller and processor roles, and the importance of consent and lawful processing.

3. Key GDPR Provisions:

   • Learners should be aware of specific GDPR provisions that relate to Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR). This includes the right of data subjects to request access to their personal data, the purposes for which DSAR can be made, and the obligations of organizations in responding to DSAR.

4. Data Privacy Terminology:

   • Learners should understand common data privacy terminology, including terms like 'data subject,' 'data controller,' 'data processor,' 'personal data,' 'consent,' and 'data protection impact assessment.'

Having this foundational knowledge is essential because the course on DSAR assumes that participants have a basic understanding of data privacy principles and relevant laws, particularly GDPR. This prerequisite ensures that learners can dive deeper into the intricacies of DSAR, its legal and regulatory context, and practical implementation, without needing to cover the basics of data privacy and GDPR from scratch. It enables a more focused and advanced exploration of DSAR-related topics in the course.