Data Privacy and Protection Training Course

Introduction

The Data Privacy and Protection Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, implement, and manage data privacy and security in compliance with global regulations and industry best practices. As organizations increasingly collect, store, and process vast amounts of sensitive information, ensuring proper data governance has become essential for maintaining trust, mitigating risks, and avoiding legal penalties.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of data privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other global frameworks, ensuring participants gain a deep understanding of compliance requirements. It also covers privacy risk assessments, data security measures, encryption techniques, and incident response planning to help organizations build resilient data protection programs.

Through practical case studies, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises, participants will develop the skills to classify, secure, and manage personal and sensitive data, implement data protection strategies, and respond effectively to privacy breaches.

Who should attend 

Data Protection Officers (DPOs), IT security professionals, compliance officers, legal advisors, risk managers, and business leaders responsible for ensuring data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance within their organizations.

Course Duration:

5 days

Course objective

By the end of this training the participants will be able to: 

·       Understand the importance of data privacy in today’s digital landscape.

·       Identify the risks and challenges associated with data breaches and cyber threats.

·       Gain Knowledge of Global Data Protection Regulations

·       Implement Effective Data Protection Strategies

·       Ensure Compliance and Risk Management

·       Develop and Strengthen Incident Response and Data Breach Management

·       Build a Culture of Data Privacy Awareness

·       Conduct internal audits and assessments of data privacy programs.

·       Implement continuous monitoring and improvement of data protection strategies.

·       Prepare for external compliance audits and regulatory assessments.

Course Outline 

Module 1: Introduction to Data Privacy and Protection

• Overview of data privacy and protection concepts
• Importance of safeguarding personal and business-sensitive data
• Common data privacy risks and challenges in today’s digital world
• The role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and compliance teams

Module 2: Global Data Protection Regulations and Compliance

• Understanding major data privacy laws:
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
• Other regional and industry-specific regulations (POPIA, LGPD, etc.)
• Key compliance requirements and legal obligations
• Cross-border data transfers and international privacy regulations

Module 3: Data Governance and Risk Management

• Developing a data governance framework for compliance and security
• Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Identifying and mitigating privacy risks in data processing activities
• Role of third-party risk management in data security

Module 4: Implementing Data Protection Strategies

• Data classification and handling (public, confidential, restricted data)
• Security controls for data protection:
• Encryption and tokenization
• Access control and authentication mechanisms
• Anonymization and pseudonymization
• Secure data storage, retention, and disposal policies

Module 5: Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default

• Integrating privacy measures into business processes and IT systems
• Embedding privacy-by-design principles in product development
• Ensuring compliance through automated data protection tools

Module 6: Data Breach Management and Incident Response

• Identifying and detecting data breaches and security incidents
• Developing and implementing an incident response plan
• Regulatory requirements for breach notification and reporting
• Case studies on major data breaches and lessons learned

Module 7: Auditing and Monitoring Data Privacy Compliance

• Conducting internal and external data privacy audits
• Compliance assessment techniques and security best practices
• Monitoring and maintaining ongoing compliance with regulations
• Reporting obligations and handling regulatory inspections

Module 8: Employee Training and Creating a Privacy-Aware Culture

• Raising awareness on data privacy best practices within the organization
• Developing an employee training program for data security and compliance
• Implementing policies for secure data handling and information sharing
• Role of cybersecurity awareness programs in data

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training for executive assistants and administrative professionals, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide training needs. A training needs assessment will be done on the training participants to collect data on the existing skills, knowledge gaps, training expectations and tailor-made needs.

Training Approach:

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808 

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better

Online/ On-site (Nairobi, Kenya) Training Schedule