GDPR & Data Privacy in Life Science

GDPR & Data Privacy in Life Science

This course gives you an overview of the principles of GDPR and the methods used to comply with data privacy regulation in heavily regulated industries, like the life sciences.

Through the use of the phases Build, Implement and Operate, you'll learn how to address and implement the necessary activities and documentation to comply. These mandatory requirements include risk-assessment and data transfer considerations and implement the necessary activities and documents to comply.

Based on a theoretical introduction to the requirements of GDPR, you will work with our instructor and the other participants to build a case-based Clinical Trial data flow in accordance with GDPR requirements. Through this process, you’ll gain both the conceptual knowledge and practical skills required to ensure GDPR compliance in your processes.

By taking a course at Pharma IT Academy, you'll feel confident in your fundamental understanding of data privacy, how to implement the mandatory and appropriate documentation, and your ability to use course concepts in practice. 

Our GDPR & Data Privacy Training is tailor made for the life sciences industry and taught by an industry veteran with decades of experience.

You can count on our expert Steen Lindebjerg to provide the most up-to-date regulatory insights and practical expertise. Course teaching style includes a theoretical basis, case-based activities, and take-home templates that can be used in your daily work long after the course. 
 

About the Instructor

Steen Lindebjerg is a Principal Consultant who holds more than 20 years’ experience within the IT compliance area, working in both the pharmaceutical industry and finance sector and is highly specialized in Data Privacy and IT-Security. He has performed leading roles, such as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), Auditor, Compliance Lead on projects and in operation, as well Project Manager and Validation Lead on application implementation. 
Steen holds privacy professional (CIPP/E) and ISO 27001 Lead Implementor certifications. Besides that, certified as Scrum Master and in ITIL.  

Who should participate? Anyone who is or expects to be involved in the processing, storage, and transfer of personal data within the life sciences industry (pharma, biotech, medical devices, etc.), healthcare sector, or other fields which handle health data. No prior knowledge is required.   

Participants will leave this course having: 

• A basic understanding of the requirements, concepts, and key terms within GDPR. 
• Knowledge of how to ensure GDPR compliance. 
• An understanding of, and ability to address, the requirements of GDPR and other relevant regulations within the life sciences industry. 
• Readiness to use your new competences in practice. 
   

Logistics: The course duration is one day, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The course will be held in person at Pharma IT's office in Copenhagen (Skelbækgade 2, 1717 Copenhagen) 

Your purchase includes: 

• Meeting materials 
• Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack 
• Certificate of course completion 
• 1-year free membership to the Pharma IT Network