1. Introduction to GDPR
GDPR sets the legal and operational framework for processing personal data in modern organizations. This section explains its background and objectives, defines core roles such as controller and processor, and outlines the main processing principles together with responsibilities for data protection.
- genesis and objectives of the introduction of GDPR,
- basic definitions and concepts: personal data, data controller, processor,
- principles of personal data processing (lawfulness, purpose limitation, minimization, integrity and confidentiality),
- roles and responsibilities regarding the protection of personal data in the organization.
2. Obligations of the organization resulting from the GDPR
From an organizational perspective, GDPR translates into repeatable duties that must be embedded in internal processes. Participants work through information obligations, valid consent collection, maintenance of records of processing activities, and examples of implementing data security policies in the company.
- information obligation towards persons whose data is being processed,
- rules for obtaining consents for data processing,
- record of processing activities – how to maintain it,
- examples of implementing data security policies in the company.
3. Rights of data subjects
Data subject requests require both legal accuracy and operational discipline. The section covers access, rectification, erasure, portability and objection, then shows how to handle requests from individuals within statutory deadlines and with the required scope of response.
- the right of access to data, rectification and erasure,
- the right to data portability and to object to processing,
- handling requests of natural persons – obligations and deadlines.
4. Incidents related to personal data
When a personal data breach occurs, the key challenge is to assess the event correctly and respond within the required framework. This part explains breach qualification, incident analysis, documentation and notification to the supervisory authority, supported by major cases and related financial penalties.
- what is considered a personal data protection breach?
- breach response procedures (incident analysis, documentation, notification to the supervisory authority),
- financial penalties for GDPR breaches – analysis of the most important cases.
5. Practical aspects of implementing GDPR in the organisation
Real-world implementation issues are examined through case studies from different industries, showing where GDPR compliance most often fails in practice. The section also works with document templates, audit checklists and tools, and clarifies how day-to-day cooperation with the DPO should be organized.
- case studies: challenges in the field of GDPR compliance in various industries,
- document templates: privacy policies, information clauses, data processing agreements,
- GDPR compliance audit – tools and checklists,
- cooperation with the Data Protection Officer (DPO).