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Practical Data Protection Training for Irish Firms

Irish regulated firms hold a huge amount of sensitive client data — ID documents, source-of-funds evidence, tax references, family trust structures. A single GDPR breach can trigger Data Protection Commission investigations, fines, and reputational damage.

This course combines GDPR compliance with practical cybersecurity awareness. It's structured around the real threats Irish firms face in 2026 — business email compromise, ransomware, insider mistakes — with clear, actionable guidance for every team member.

  • GDPR principles and lawful bases in Irish context
  • Data Subject Rights (DSARs) response procedures
  • DPC breach notification — the 72-hour clock
  • Phishing, smishing and CEO fraud recognition
  • Safe remote working and device hygiene
Course Snapshot
CPD Eligible
Duration~40 minutes
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Modules6 focused modules
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Phishing SimIncluded scenario bank
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CertificateIssued on pass
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Aligned toGDPR + DPC Ireland

What's Covered

Six focused modules designed to move the whole team from "what is GDPR?" to "we handle data securely by default."

Module 01

GDPR in Plain English

Personal data, controllers vs. processors, and the seven principles — explained without the jargon.

Module 02

Lawful Bases & Consent

Choosing the right legal basis for client data, marketing, and monitoring — with Irish DPC guidance.

Module 03

Data Subject Rights (DSARs)

Access, rectification, erasure, portability — how to respond within the one-month window without getting burnt.

Module 04

Breach Response & DPC Notification

The 72-hour clock, what counts as a reportable breach, and the notification template every firm should pre-prepare.

Module 05

Phishing & Social Engineering

Business email compromise, invoice fraud, CEO scams, and deepfake voicemails — with real Irish cases.

Module 06

Device & Remote Work Hygiene

MFA, password managers, secure Wi-Fi, encrypted storage and what to do if a laptop goes missing.

The Cost of Getting Data Protection Wrong

GDPR enforcement in Ireland is active and expensive. The DPC has issued hundreds of millions in fines since 2018 and SMEs are no longer immune.

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Up to €20m or 4% Turnover

GDPR administrative fines bite — and DPC enforcement now regularly targets SMEs, not just tech giants.

72-Hour Clock

Late breach notification is a breach in itself. Staff training is the single biggest factor in meeting the deadline.

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Reputational Risk

DPC decisions are published. A single preventable breach can end a small firm's reputation overnight.

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Irish Firms Are Targeted

Irish SMEs are actively targeted by phishing and BEC attacks due to strong USD flows and complex group structures.

Train your whole team in one afternoon

Book a 15-minute demo and we'll show you the platform, the phishing simulator, and the DPC-ready reporting.

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