Course Details

Data Protection and Privacy Laws (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act) Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for navigating the increasingly critical landscape of data protection and privacy laws, including major global regulations like the GDPR and national Data Protection Acts. Recognizing that robust data privacy practices are paramount for protecting individual rights, maintaining customer trust, and avoiding significant legal penalties, this program equips participants with a systematic understanding of legal obligations, compliance frameworks, and effective risk mitigation strategies. Participants will gain deep insights into data processing principles, individual rights, consent mechanisms, security requirements, and breach response protocols crucial for ensuring legal adherence and building data-driven trust. This course is ideal for compliance officers, IT professionals, legal counsel, marketing teams, HR professionals, and anyone handling personal data.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals across all sectors who collect, process, store, or otherwise handle personal data, including:

• Compliance officers and managers.
• IT and cybersecurity professionals.
• Legal and paralegal professionals.
• Marketing and sales teams.
• Human Resources (HR) professionals.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of data protection and privacy.
• Identify key data protection laws and their applicability (e.g., GDPR, national Data Protection Acts).
• Apply compliant practices for collecting, processing, and storing personal data.
• Recognize and mitigate legal and ethical risks related to data privacy.
• Respond effectively to data subject requests and data breaches.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Data Protection and Privacy

• Define personal data, sensitive personal data, and data processing.
• Explore the historical evolution and growing importance of data privacy.
• Understand the core principles of data protection (e.g., lawfulness, fairness, transparency, data minimization).
• Discuss the concept of data controllers and data processors and their responsibilities.
• Examine the ethical dimensions of data handling and artificial intelligence.

Module 2: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Understand the scope and territorial reach of the GDPR.
• Discuss the key legal bases for processing personal data (e.g., consent, contract, legitimate interest).
• Explore the rights of data subjects under the GDPR (e.g., access, rectification, erasure, portability).
• Examine the obligations of data controllers and processors (e.g., data protection by design, DPIAs).
• Learn about GDPR enforcement, fines, and supervisory authorities.

Module 3: National Data Protection Acts and Local Laws

• Understand the relationship between national Data Protection Acts and overarching regulations like GDPR.
• Discuss specific provisions and nuances of key national data protection laws (e.g., relevant country-specific DPA).
• Explore local regulatory bodies and their enforcement powers.
• Examine sector-specific data privacy regulations (e.g., healthcare, financial services).
• Learn about cross-border data transfer rules and mechanisms.

Module 4: Data Security and Breach Management

• Understand the legal obligation to implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures.
• Discuss common data security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Explore best practices for data encryption, access control, and network security.
• Examine the legal requirements for data breach detection, assessment, and notification.
• Learn about incident response plans and post-breach remediation.

Module 5: Consent Management and Legitimate Bases for Processing

• Understand the legal requirements for valid consent in data processing.
• Discuss alternatives to consent as a legal basis (e.g., necessity for a contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest).
• Explore challenges in obtaining, managing, and documenting consent effectively.
• Examine the implications of withdrawing consent.
• Learn about managing consent preferences and user rights.

Module 6: Data Subject Rights and Requests

• Understand the practical implications of data subject rights (e.g., right to access, erasure, portability).
• Develop procedures for receiving, verifying, and responding to data subject requests.
• Discuss legal timelines and exceptions for fulfilling requests.
• Explore tools and technologies to facilitate data subject rights management.
• Examine challenges in fulfilling complex or large-volume requests.

Module 7: Data Protection by Design and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

• Understand the concept of "data protection by design" and "by default."
• Discuss how to embed privacy considerations into the design of new systems, products, and services.
• Explore the legal requirement for conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Learn the steps involved in conducting a DPIA and identifying risks.
• Examine strategies for mitigating identified privacy risks through design.

Module 8: Compliance Program Implementation and Oversight

• Develop a framework for an effective data protection compliance program.
• Understand the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and its legal requirements.
• Discuss internal policies, procedures, and training for data protection.
• Explore methods for continuous monitoring, auditing, and demonstrating accountability.
• Learn about maintaining records of processing activities and privacy notices.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com