The target group of this workshop include representatives of regulatory bodies, dealing with clould computing matters, telecommunications issues, consumer protection issues, cyber security issues, data protection issues.

At the end of the training, the participant should have gained an understanding
of the key aspects of:

• The concept of „cloud computing”
• The relevant legal framework relating to cloud computing
• Meaning of standardization in the context of securing cloud services
• Risk-based analysis of the application of cloud computing
• Description of participants to cloud contracts and its role in relation to personal data transfers outside the EU
• Adequate level of personal data protection
• The role of regulatory authorities in supervising the transfer of personal data by means of cloud services
• Modelling self-regulation of cloud services
• Methods of cloud audits
• Applications of Binding Corporate Rules to international data transfers based on cloud services

Lecture 2. Identification of the relevant legal framework relating to cloud computing in the context of international data transfers

Lecture 3. Meaning of standardization in the context of securing cloud services on international level

Lecture 4. Risk-based analysis of the application of cloud computing in international data transfers – case studies

Lecture 5. Description of participants to cloud contracts and its role in relation to personal data transfers outside the EU

Lecture 6. Legal, regulatory and practical aspects in determining the “adequate level of personal data protection” of the recipient of personal data

Lecture 7. The role of regulatory authorities in supervising the transfer of personal data by means of cloud services – co-operation including joint inspections of EU and non-EU supervising authorities

Lecture 8. Modelling self-regulation of cloud services – discussing existing and future requirements of cloud providers and cloud clients

Lecture 9. Methods of cloud audits – the aim, scope, procedure and results

Lecture 10. Legal and practical aspects of the applications of Binding Corporate Rules to international data transfers based on cloud services

• Each day from 24 July to 28 July 2023 there will be made available two recorded video lectures, which are recorded in the face-to-face ITU Centre of Excellence workshop organized by National Institute of Telecommunications in Poland. In total, there are 10 video lectures during the course.
• Discussion forum will be organized based on discussion topics given on a daily basis, where students are highly encouraged to participate and interact with instructors and other students.
• Final Quiz test will be assigned on the last day of the course, 31 July 2023.
• All announcements for all events (lectures, quiz and forum) will be given in a timely manner (prior to the event) by the course tutor.

The Final Quiz will be open from 00:00 hours on Monday (31st of July 2023) according to the GMT+1 time, and will remain open for 30 hours after opening, so each participant can choose the most convenient time to solve it. However, after the start of the attempt the Quiz should be completed in 90 minutes.

The Final Quiz is passed with a grade of 70% or higher. The course evaluation for obtaining the ITU certificate is based primarily on the results from the Final Quiz, however, replies to the raised discussion topics in the course forum may also be considered in the evaluation process.

Each fully registered participant who successfully completes the course with a total grade of 70% or higher will receive an ITU Certificate for this course.

STEP 1 – Login into ITU Academy

In order to access this course you need to have a valid account in ITU Academy. First, you should login into the ITU Academy with your ITU Academy account via the login page: https://academy.itu.int

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STEP 2 – Apply for the course

Go to the ITU Academy page and apply for the course Legal, regulatory and technical aspects of Cloud Computing in international data transfers

STEP 3 – Wait for acceptance of your application

Your application needs to be accepted by the course coordinator.

When your application will be accepted you will obtain via email notification and an invoice with invitation to realize payment (Step 4)

STEP 4 – Realize payment

Realize payment according to the instructions received in the e-mail and send proof of payment to the address: s.laskowski@il-pib.pl

STEP 5 – Enrollment into the course

After the course coordinator receives the proof of payment you will be enrolled into the course and informed via email about next steps.