CompliQuest

Course Overview

Mastering data protection compliance requires a deep understanding of assessing risks and determining the legal basis for data processing. This course provides a structured approach to conducting Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)—two essential tools for ensuring GDPR compliance while balancing business needs with data subject rights.

From identifying legitimate interests to evaluating high-risk processing activities, this course walks you through each step, equipping you with the skills to conduct assessments effectively. Whether you are managing vendor relationships, implementing new technologies, or reviewing internal processes, this training ensures you meet regulatory requirements and minimize data protection risks.

Who Is This For? 

This course is designed for professionals responsible for assessing data processing risks and ensuring compliance, including:

1. Data Protection Officers (DPOs) & Privacy Professionals – Conducting risk assessments and ensuring GDPR compliance.
2. Legal & Compliance Teams – Reviewing legitimate interest claims and assessing processing activities for high risks.
3. IT & Security Professionals – Implementing technical safeguards for data protection compliance.
4. Risk & Governance Managers – Evaluating privacy risks and integrating data protection into business operations.
5. HR & Internal Operations Teams – Managing internal processing activities involving employee and customer data.

Modules 

• Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA) This module provides a deep dive into legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal data under GDPR. You will learn how to conduct a purpose, necessity, and balancing test to determine whether legitimate interest applies while ensuring that the rights and freedoms of data subjects are protected. The module also covers best practices for implementing protective measures, ensuring transparency, and documenting LIAs to withstand regulatory scrutiny. By the end of this module, you will have a structured approach to assessing and justifying legitimate interest while maintaining compliance. 
• Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) This module focuses on identifying high-risk data processing activities and understanding when a DPIA is required. You will learn how to conduct risk assessments, define mitigation strategies, and apply GDPR principles to ensure necessity and proportionality in processing operations. Key topics include evaluating risks related to automated decision-making, profiling, and large-scale data processing. The module also explores technical and organizational safeguards that help minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations. By completing this module, you will be equipped with the knowledge to conduct DPIAs effectively and integrate them into your organization’s risk management framework.