DP Academy is a four-day course for data protection officers and others working in data protection. LegalWorks Nordic has run it together with Forum för Dataskydd since 2017.
On 5 November, the nineteenth DP Academy course came to a close,with 13 participants from across the country.
The course ran in two blocks, 6–7 October and 4–5 November, inStockholm and online. Participants came from both the private and publicsectors. Around 340 people have completed DP Academy since it began.
What does thecourse cover in practical data protection?
Day 1
- The data protection organisation
- Accountability
- The lines of defence and the DPO’s reporting tomanagement
Day 2
- Risk-based approach
- DPIA and privacy by design
- Internal audit and gap analysis
Day 3
- Information security throughout the year
- ISO27701
- GDPR and AI
- IMY supervision and cyber security
Day 4
- Incident management and reporting
- Legal questions chosen by the participants
The course starts from what an organisation and a data protection officer actually need to do to meet the requirements of the GDPR. The emphasis is on how data protection is organized across legal, IT and the business, how risks are reported to management, and how the organisation demonstrates compliance.
Many data protection officers and others working indata protection know the GDPR but struggle to make an impact in theirorganisation. What they need is structure: an annual cycle, clear reportinglines and risk assessments that management understands. That is why we spend asmuch time on ways of working as on the law. - Axel Tandberg, data protection expert and course director, LegalWorks
No two courses are alike. The content tracks developments in data protection and is shaped by the participants’ own questions. This autumn, much of the discussion focused on how to get management and employees to see the need for effective data protection work, for protection against cyber attacks and for the secure use of AI tools.
Certificate
After the course, participants can take an optional online exam to become certified as a Data Protection Specialist.
Frequently asked questions about DP Academy
Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at data protection officers, data protection coordinators and others responsible for data protection in the private or public sector. It also suits anyone setting up a data protection function.
Is DP Academy available online?
Yes. You can attend in person in Stockholm, online, or combine thetwo.
How is the course structured?
The course runs over four days, split into two two-day blocks about a month apart. After the course, participants can take an optional online exam to become certified as a Diploma Data Protection Specialist.
When is the next course?
Dates are published at dpacademy.se. To be notified when registration opens, send an expression of interest to info@dpacademy.se.
Visit site: dpacademy.se
Get in touch: axel.tandberg@legalworks.se
