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4 WEEK ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE

INTRODUCTION TO DATA PROTECTION IN SPORTS

Course Introduction

The course Introduction to Data Protection in Sports is a four-week open course (every Wednesday two hours online), offered by the Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland.

The course is designed and delivered by recognized experts in this feld. It is being offered as an open online course and can be attended by anyone who is, or aspires to get, involved in  the  industry  of  sports  –  including  sports  administrators, club presidents, directors, and managers, Legal advisors and consultants specializing in sports law, Medical Staff, IT and Data Management Professionals, Professionals involved in organizing sports events, Athletes and Player Representatives, among others.

Course Content

The  course  covers  specific  topics  on  sport-related  issues  including  an introduction into Data Protection, Key Principles of Data Protection, Legal Framework and Compliance, Managing Personal Data in Sports Clubs and Federations, Data Protection and Technology in Sports, Data Protection Officers (DPO) in Sports Organizations, and other topics.

Course Details

Course Structure

Week 1: Introduction to Data Prtotection in Sports (2 hours)

Definition and importance
Overview of data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, national laws)
Key Principles of Data Protection
Relevance of Data Protection in Sports

Week 2: Legal Framework and Compliance (2 hours)

General Data Protection (GDPR)
Soecific Data Protection Law in the Sports Sector
Responsibilities of Data Controllers and Processors
Data Protection Officers (DPO) in Sports Organizations
Legal Grounds for Data Processing

Week 3: Data Protection in Sports Organizations (2 hours)

Managing Personal Data in Sports Clubs and Federations
Handling Sensitive Data, Including Health Information
Data Protection in Sports Events and Training
Video Surveillance and Data Protection
Practical Case Studies and Examples
Best Practices for Data Management in Sports

Week: Technology, Breaches, and Best Practices (2 hours)

Data Protection and Technology
Wearables, fitness apps, sports management software
Social media and data privacy
Examples of data breaches in sports
Reporting and managing data breaches
Creating a data protection plan for sports organizations
Conducting data protection training for staff
Tools and resources for effective data protection

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Accreditation & Certification

The Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) is an international education institution  that  offers  continuing  education,  further  education,  and  post  graduate advanced  education  courses,  workshops  and  programs  focusing  on  advanced  studies in Leadership and Management. The ALSS also offers short courses that are not credit- bearing, and do not lead to formal qualifications. All attendees who attend all the four presentations for the Introduction to Data Protection  course will be awarded certificates of successful attendance by the ALSS.

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