Quick Resources — Module 5
Module 5: GDPR — Europe's Standard
Curated plain-language guides and official resources for understanding GDPR — your rights, the rules for organisations, and where to find help.
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1 pagesQuick Resources — Module 5: GDPR
These resources complement the lessons in Module 5. All are free, accessible, and maintained by official or trusted organisations.
Your Europe — Data Protection for Citizens The European Commission's plain-language citizen guide to data protection rights under the GDPR: how to exercise your rights, how to complain, and how the rules protect you across EU member states. https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/internet-telecoms/data-protection/index_en.htm
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) — National DPA Directory Find the contact details for the data protection authority in every EU and EEA member state. If an organisation has violated your rights, this is where to file a complaint. https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/members_en
GDPR.eu — Plain-Language GDPR Guide A comprehensive, non-legal guide to the GDPR maintained by Proton and other privacy-focused organisations. Covers all key articles, individual rights, and organisational obligations in accessible language. https://gdpr.eu
ICO Guide to the General Data Protection Regulation The UK Information Commissioner's Office guide to GDPR (applicable to UK GDPR post-Brexit, and closely mirrors the EU GDPR). Among the most detailed and readable official guidance available, including worked examples for organisations and rights-holders. https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/
Module 9 of this course provides step-by-step practical guidance on exercising your GDPR rights: how to draft a Subject Access Request, how to file a complaint with a DPA, and what to do when an organisation refuses.