PECB GDPR Certified Data Protection Officer

STUDY MODE

LIVE-ONLINE

DURATION

March 2026

LANGUAGE

Greek or English

COST

1.230 € 590 €

Course Overview

Dates and Cost

Dates: March 2026
Total Duration: 32 Hours
Method of Training: Online via Zoom

Cost: €830 | Subsidy: €640 | Final Cost: €190
PECB registration, material & Exam: €400
Funding Information: This seminar has been approved by HRDA, therefore, companies will only pay the amount of €190. The seminars that have been approved by the HRDA are exempt from VAT.

Unemployed People: Persons who are registered as unemployed are allowed to participate in two free seminars every year by submiting the relevant permit from the Public Employment Service office.

Individual (Non-Funded): A 19% VAT will apply to seminars and participants who do not qualify for the HRDA subsidy.

***For over 5 registrations please contact us.

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This course is Certified by the national Organization, PECB.

The examination and the courswear material worth is €400 and includes the following:
- PECB Certification and exam fee (exam voucher validity 12 months)
- Electronic PECB training material included
- A paerticipation certificate of 33 CPD credits will be issued by PECB
- In case of exal failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months, form date of enrlloment for free

Aim

Certification is the formal recognition and proof of knowledge which carries an important weight
when you are entering the labor market, or when you want to advance in your career. The demand
for DPOs increases parallel with the growing need for data protection and compliance with laws
and regulations. As such, the PECB Certified Data Protection Officer certification has become the
norm for best practice in the field of data protection. By becoming certified, you showcase a
certain skill level which will display added value not only to your professional career but to your
organization as well. This can help you stand out from the crowd and increase your earning
potential.

Course Objective

Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge the concepts of the GDPR and interpret its requirements
Understand the content and the correlation between the General Data Protection Regulation and other
regulatory frameworks and applicable standards, such as ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 29134
Acquire the competence to perform the role and daily tasks of the data protection officer in an organization
Develop the ability to inform, advise, and monitor compliance with the GDPR and cooperate with the supervisory authority

Skills:

Conduct GDPR Gap Assessments
Implement and Maintain a Privacy Framework
Manage Data Breaches and Response Plans
Audit and Monitor GDPR Compliance

Attitudes:

Ethical Responsibility and Integrity
Proactive Risk Awareness
Accountability and Transparency
Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Participant’s Profile

Managers or consultants seeking to prepare and support an organization in planning, implementing, and maintaining a compliance program based on the GDPR
DPOs and individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with the GDPR requirements
Members of information security, incident management, and/or business continuity teams
Technical and compliance experts seeking to prepare for a data protection officer role
Expert advisors involved in the security of personal data

Topics

Introduction to the GDPR concepts and principles
Designation of the DPO and analysis of the GDPR compliance program
DPO operations
Monitoring and continual improvement of GDPR

Training method

Our instructor conducts the seminar live on Zoom, offering an interactive virtual training experience that includes real-time collaboration, hands-on activities, dynamic presentations, and practical demonstrations.

Trainer

Andreas Christoforides

IT Auditor and Trainer

Andreas Christoforides is an experienced IT Auditor and Trainer, actively engaged with various organizations in the implementation and enhancement of Information Security Management Systems. He is a member of the Cyprus Computer Society and a PECB GOLD Trainer, certified in ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, GDPR (CDPO), NIS2 & DORA. He previously served as Deputy Head of IT Infrastructure at a leading bank in Bulgaria.
Since 2015, Mr. Christoforides has successfully delivered a broad spectrum of cybersecurity projects, focusing on strategy, governance, and risk management, data privacy and protection (GDPR), as well as business resilience and recovery. His expertise includes conducting IT risk assessments and developing comprehensive IT policies and procedures to establish secure and effective IT governance frameworks.
Currently, Mr. Christoforides is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of iClinic, the first online telemedicine platform in Cyprus, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for clients and patients through a more efficient and accessible healthcare system, and a Chief Information Security Officer at REVSTO, licensed from the Central Bank of Cyprus to operate as a licensed Electronic Money Institution.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree from Birmingham City University and a wide range of professional certifications from recognized bodies, including EC-Council, AXELOS, Microsoft, and Cisco.