GDPR for Commercial Lawyers - What You & Your Clients Need to Know

Introduction

Understanding data protection obligations is essential for businesses, particularly when it comes to collecting and processing personal data, as well as complying with the specific legal requirements surrounding electronic marketing and online privacy.

This practical course offers a comprehensive overview of the key GDPR issues that commercial clients must address to ensure compliance in the day-to-day operation and management of their businesses.

It is aimed at corporate and commercial law practitioners who advise clients on data protection, including matters related to data collection, international transfers, marketing practices, and contractual obligations.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• The collection and processing of personal data by businesses
• The transfer of personal data by businesses
• The security requirements for personal data held by businesses
• Breach reporting duties and the management of data breaches
• Enforcement of data protection law in respect of businesses
• Electronic marketing by businesses and data protection law
• Online privacy by businesses and data protection law
• Data protection clauses in commercial contracts