Courses for EU Compliance Training

The European Union (EU) has established rules and policies to ensure competition enhances overall economic welfare. Two key rules, covered in Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, address anticompetitive agreements and the abuse of a dominant market position. This course explains the consequences of engaging in anti-competitive behavior and describes how to identify practices that infringe EU antitrust law. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Simons Muirhead Burton LLP. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Simons Muirhead Burton LLP accepts no responsibility for the contents of this course. Any reliance on the contents of this course as legal advice is prohibited and at the user’s risk. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a solicitor-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.

In today's data-driven society, corporate and non-profit organizations alike rely on the collection and processing of user data in ever-evolving ways. Employees working in these organizations share a duty to protect the rights of individuals' personal data, which includes complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This course outlines the purpose and principles of this regulation. It explains obligations of controllers and processors under the GDPR, and discusses the rights of data subjects. The course also covers measures employees can take to support their organizations' compliance with the GDPR.This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with statutes, regulations, or other legal authority. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.