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GDPR essentials for SMEs

This course gives you the essentials of the GDPR, focused on SMEs. No legal jargon, just a pragmatic view of what the law expects from you.

You will learn why the GDPR matters for SMEs and how the rules fit together, each time with real-world examples. Take the modules at your own pace and try the free practice quiz at the end.

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This course covers the GDPR elements most relevant to SMEs; it does not cover every rule or every aspect of the GDPR. It offers a pragmatic view of how best to deal with the rules, and is not aimed at the GDPR purist. The information is not legal advice; it is intended to help you understand the basic concepts. Some information may not apply or may differ in certain countries.

Module overview

    1The essentials of the GDPRStart arrow_forward2Personal dataStart arrow_forward3Data minimisationStart arrow_forward4TransparencyStart arrow_forward5SecurityStart arrow_forward6Rights of data subjectsStart arrow_forward7Recap of the essentialsStart arrow_forward8Final examStart arrow_forward
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Try the free "GDPR essentials for SMEs" practice quiz

Complete all 8 modules and try the free practice quiz. The official exam, with a certificate of attendance, is in the training feature of the GDPRWise app, included in the paid plans.

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workspace_premiumOfficial exam with certificate of attendance

The practice quiz is for checking yourself. The official exam in the GDPRWise app has its own, larger set of questions. Score at least 70% and you receive a certificate of attendance in your name. The exam is part of the training feature in the paid plans: the account owner assigns the training and sees each employee's progress, completion and score.