Summer Course on European Data Protection Law

Objective

This summer course provides an overview of the fundamentals of European data protection law. It addresses key legal questions related to the application of the GDPR and related instruments, through discussion of legislative developments, case law, and practical case studies.

Participants will also engage with high-level experts who will offer guidance on everyday data protection issues.

Key topics

  • The fundamentals of European data protection law
  • Crossroads of GDPR and ePrivacy
  • Handling personal data breaches
  • Protection of citizens’ rights and available remedies in practice
  • Supervision of data protection compliance
  • The role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
  • International data transfers Compliance with data protection rules
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment

Who should attend?

This summer course offers basic knowledge of European data protection law. It is intended for lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel, and EU or national civil servants seeking an introduction to the field. As preparation, participants are encouraged to complete the e-learning course on data protection available on ERA’s website. 

Visit to the CJEU in Luxembourg 

(for onsite participants)
Participants in the summer course will have the opportunity to visit the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

Online participation option

The event will be streamed live online. You have the option to follow the conference on Zoom, enabling you to ask questions and take part in the discussion with participants in Trier.

Fees in €
Standard
EU and ERA patrons
Young lawyers and other groups
Discount Voucher Code
Registration by 14 August 2026
1,161.00
928.80
928.80
928.80
Registration after 14 August 2026
1,290.00
1,032.00
1,032.00
1,032.00
Early registration discount
  • 10 % by 14.08.2026
Discounts available
  • EU and ERA Patrons
    Staff of European Union institutions and agencies; Staff of ERA’s patrons: all EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, United Kingdom, Scotland, Serbia, the German states and the City of Trier.
  • Young lawyers and other groups
    Young lawyers up to and including 30 years of age (important: the participant must provide a copy or details of his or her passport or identity card on request); Full-time staff of universities or comparable academic institutions; Staff of charitable organisations or comparable institutions.
  • Discount Voucher Code
    If you have a discount voucher code, please enter the code in the Voucher Field when you register.
  • Simultaneous registration of a minimum of three employees from the same organisation qualifies for discounted rate.
  • Organisations wishing to nominate groups or discuss preferential conditions for regular participation are encouraged to get in touch at info@era.int.
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