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Employee Sensitive Data Custodian – Training Course

The "Employee Sensitive Data Custodian – Training Course" is designed to equip professionals with the skills to safeguard and manage employees' sensitive personal data within complex organizational environments. Under the strict regulatory framework of the GDPR and international standards ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002, this course offers in-depth knowledge of security measures, data classification, and best practices for data handling, retention, and breach response. Practical case studies cover various scenarios, such as hospitals, retailers with seasonal workers, and SaaS environments with cloud HR systems, addressing specific needs around controls, authorizations, and audit trails. The course aims to provide participants with the operational and documentary skills essential to supporting Privacy Officers (DPOs) and IT teams in ensuring employee data confidentiality and security while mitigating risks related to unauthorized access, international transfers, or sensitive data breaches.

Exam duration45 min
Pass mark70%
Available questions200
CIWZ PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT

High-integrity learning environment

The pathway is designed for managers, executives, function owners, auditors and professionals. Lessons use validated minimum study time and a contextual tutor; assessments use server-side random selection of questions and answers, session-continuity controls, camera and local audio-activity monitoring during protected tests.

Traceability and reliability: integrity events are logged for authorized review; automated signals do not determine the result on their own.

OFFICIAL PATHWAY INFORMATION

Course technical sheet

Purpose, references, delivery method, commercial terms and certificate value, presented clearly and transparently.

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Learning Objectives

  • Understand legal and technical framework for managing employees’ sensitive data
  • Apply data governance principles and HR data classification
  • Manage security measures and data breach procedures
  • Support audits, access controls, and authorizations
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Skills Acquired

  • Knowledge of GDPR and relevant ISO/IEC standards
  • Ability to implement employee data security policies
  • Document management and traceability of sensitive data operations
  • Risk analysis and mitigation in HR processes
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Target Audience

  • Privacy officers, Data Custodians, IT security officers
  • HR professionals involved in data protection
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Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity recommended
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Program

  • GDPR regulation and best practices
  • Data governance and classification
  • Personal data security (ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002)
  • Managing HR data in cloud and on-premises
  • Data breach management and reporting
  • Audit, authorizations, and access control
  • Case studies on real scenarios
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Teaching Methodology

  • Theoretical lessons with practical examples
  • Scenario analysis and interactive questions
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Assessment Method

  • Final test requiring 70% passing score
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Duration

  • 45 minutes
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Certification

  • Certificate of completion upon passing (fee €99.00)
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Expected Outcomes

  • Ability to manage employee data protection policies and procedures
  • Capability to support compliance and internal audits with proper documentation