IAPP-approved for 5 CPE credits

In today's data-driven world, organisations must ensure GDPR compliance by maintaining an up-to-date Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).

This full-day online training course provides a comprehensive understanding of ROPA requirements under Article 30 of the GDPR, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively document, manage and audit data processing activities.

Through expert-led presentations, interactive exercises and real-world Irish case studies, attendees will learn how to build a compliant ROPA, identify key processing risks and align records with Irish DPC expectations. By the end of the session, participants will be able to confidently maintain a ROPA, avoid common compliance pitfalls and strengthen their organisation's data protection framework.

Topics

• ‍Introduction– ROPA under GDPR – What is Actually Required
• ‍‍Discussion – What is currently your biggest ROPA frustration - Common Irish ROPA Pain Points
• How much detail is enough?
• ‍‍Exercise – critique two short sample entries – which would satisfy the DPC?
• Building a practical, Usable ROPA – Step-by-step Methodology
• ‍‍Conducting Data Mapping Properly
• ‍‍Controller, Joint Controller & Processor clarity
• Retention Schedules & ROPA Alignment
• ROPA, DPIAs, LIAs &International Transfers – Linking Frameworks Together
• Commonality between ROPA and NIS2 governance documentation
• ‍Live Demo – Drafting& Reviewing a ROPA Entry – Using realistic Irish scenarios
• Auditing & DPC  Expectations - What Regulators look for
• Keeping Your ROPA  “Alive”‍

‍Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for anyone responsible for data processing and compliance, including Data Protection Officers, legal officers, compliance teams, privacy professionals, IT managers, governance leads, operations managers, and risk and audit professionals.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Professional Certificate. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.