Data protection training by specialist lawyers for IT law
Does your company need legally compliant and practice-oriented data protection training? Our specialist lawyers for IT law conduct individual training courses for your employees - online, on site or as a hybrid solution. We impart legally sound knowledge and show how data protection can be effectively implemented in day-to-day business.
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Do all employees have to receive data protection training?
Yes, this is required by law. According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), all employees must receive regular data protection training. Only those who know the legal requirements can process personal data correctly and avoid breaches. Good training therefore not only protects your company, but also the trust of your customers and business partners.
Why is data protection training important?
Data protection training creates the basis for the secure handling of personal data. Employees can only comply with legal requirements if they know and understand the rules. Knowledge and awareness are strengthened through targeted training.
In addition, data protection training helps to reduce uncertainty and avoid misunderstandings. This creates a positive attitude towards data protection, which leads to a better data culture in the company in the long term.
Who must arrange the data protection training?
The controller within the meaning of Article 4(7) GDPR, i.e. usually the company or the employer, is responsible. They must ensure that training courses are organized, commissioned and documented.
The data protection officer is not obliged to arrange the training himself, but can carry it out or accompany it. Our law firm supports you in the legally compliant planning and implementation of your data protection training so that you can reliably meet your legal obligations.
When and how often do employees need to be trained?
Every new employee should receive basic training at the start of their employment. This should be documented in the personnel file to ensure proof of training.
Regular refresher training is also important. They should take place at intervals of six to twelve months in order to keep knowledge up to date. More frequent training is particularly useful in departments such as HR, IT, marketing, sales or purchasing, as they work with sensitive personal data. In other areas, annual repetition is usually sufficient.
What content should be included in data protection training?
Data protection training should be practical and convey the most important principles of data protection law. This includes in particular
- the requirements of the GDPR and the BDSG
- Permissible and impermissible data processing
- Dealing with data protection incidents
- Rights and obligations of employees
- Reporting obligations in the event of data protection breaches
Specific topics can be added depending on the department. For example, employees in the HR department should be trained on employee data protection, while the marketing department deals with the handling of customer data and consent. This ensures that all employees receive exactly the content they need in their area of work.
How does data protection training work?
There is no legally defined form of training, which is why we adapt the training flexibly to the needs of your company. It can take place online via a video platform, as a face-to-face event at your company or in a hybrid format.
Many clients prefer online training as it is efficient, location-independent and easy to document. On request, we can make the training interactive with practical examples and a Q&A session so that your employees can apply the content directly.
How comprehensive should data protection training be?
The scope depends on the training requirements and the size of the company. As a rule, a basic training course lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. Afterwards, participants should have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss practical cases.
For companies with regular training requirements, we recommend recurring update training courses. This ensures long-term knowledge and guarantees that new legal changes are taken into account.
Your advantages with our law firm
- Training by experienced specialist lawyers for IT law
- Practice-oriented content instead of abstract theory
- Clearly explained for all employees
- Flexible implementation: online, on-site or hybrid
- Over 20 years of experience in data protection and IT law
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Do you need training in your company? Then please contact us. Together we will develop a customized training concept for your company.
We advise you individually, coordinate the content with you and carry out the training in the form that best suits your processes. Some training dates are currently still available.
Secure your appointment now and ensure that your company remains up to date in terms of data protection law - legally compliant, efficient and practical.
