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DSGVO Update for Data Protection Officers

The online continuing education course "DSGVO Update for Data Protection Officers" brings you up to date quickly. You'll get news on DSGVO and BDSG, tips on software and templates for legally compliant implementation. Penalties, current risks, and practical examples from companies and authorities are included. Excursions into IT security, fire protection, and occupational safety round off the live online seminar. The IHK Trier recommends the course as an annual update training.

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DSGVO Update for Data Protection Officers Overview

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Start and Duration
  • The next course runs from September 17, 2026, to October 8, 2026.
  • Class is on Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:30.
  • The course comprises 12 teaching hours.
  • Further dates start on October 1, 2026, December 3, 2026, and February 4, 2027.
  • After that, dates follow from February 25, 2027, and April 15, 2027.
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Funding
  • Participation can be funded via the QualiScheck Rheinland-Pfalz for individuals.
  • Companies can use the Förderprogramm Betriebliche Weiterbildung with up to 1.500 EUR per participant.
  • Important: The application must be submitted one month before the start of the continuing education.
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Target Group
  • The seminar is aimed at data protection officers.
  • It is also suitable for anyone who needs up-to-date knowledge on data protection and DSGVO.
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Admission Requirements
  • Basic knowledge of data protection is required.
  • Technically, you need a PC, Apple Mac, or a tablet of at least 7 inches.
  • Additionally, you need a headset, webcam (strongly recommended), and internet with at least 2 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload.
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Certificate
  • Certificate of participation
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Language
  • German

About this online course

Basic information

The GDPR update for data protection officers is a compact live online seminar from IHK Trier. It keeps your knowledge of data protection up to date. Data protection law is complex and subject to annual changes.

In terms of content, it covers current information on the GDPR, the BDSG and other relevant laws. You receive tips and software that simplify your work as a data protection officer. Current risks and actions from companies, authorities and institutions are also covered.

From practice, current examples for problem solving and best practices are presented. You receive templates for legally compliant implementation in the company, authority or institution. A separate block deals with penalties and the punishment of data protection violations in Germany and the EU.

The view also extends beyond the EU. The seminar shows the development of data protection in other countries and derives developments for the EU from this. Excursions into IT security, fire protection and occupational safety take up topics that repeatedly cross the path of data protection officers.

The course takes place completely live online. All course dates are made available as recordings for review. The interactive live teaching brings you together with other participants so that you can exchange experiences from everyday practice.

The seminar is aimed at data protection officers and anyone who needs current knowledge of data protection and the GDPR. Basic knowledge of data protection is required. At the end, a certificate of participation is issued. IHK Trier recommends the seminar as a follow-up continuing education course to the certificate course Company Data Protection Officer (IHK).

Contents:

  • Current information about the DSGVO, the BDSG and other relevant laws
  • Current tips and software to simplify the work of the data protection officer
  • Current risks and actions that concern companies, authorities and institutions
  • From practice: Current examples for problem-solving and best practice
  • Templates for legally compliant implementation in the company, authority or institution
  • Know and assess penalties: Sanctioning of data protection violations in Germany and the EU
  • Know violations with high risk potential
  • Data protection worldwide: Development of data protection in other countries
  • Derivation of developments for the EU
  • Excursions into topics such as IT security, fire protection and occupational safety with reference to data protection
  • Obligation of the controller according to Art. 38 (2) DSGVO to ensure specialist knowledge
  • Interactively designed live lessons with experience exchange among course participants
  • All course dates as recordings for review

Who offers this course?

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The IHK Bildungszentrum Trier is the continuing education institution of the Trier Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Trier). According to their own information, the program includes around 350 continuing education offerings and 70 years of experience. Around 1,800 people per year study there with about 80 specialist lecturers. In addition to open seminars, there are in-house training courses and advice on funding opportunities.

IHK-Bildungszentrum Trier contact information

  • Email: biz@trier.ihk.de

  • Address: IHK Trier, Herzogenbuscher Straße 12, 54292 Trier

DSGVO Update for Data Protection Officers Pricing

Prices updated in September 2026

Costs

408,00 €

The cost for the live online seminar is, according to the provider, 408,00 €.

  • 12 teaching hours, completely live online
  • Interactively designed live instruction with exchange among participants
  • All course dates as recordings for review
  • Templates for legally compliant implementation in companies, authorities, or institutions
  • Completion: Certificate of Participation
  • Funding possible via QualiScheck Rheinland-Pfalz or the Förderprogramm Betriebliche Weiterbildung
  • Also bookable as an exclusive in-house training for your company

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