Data Privacy and Regulatory Risk under GDPR and similar laws Training Course

Introduction
In an era where data is a strategic asset, organizations must manage the legal and operational risks associated with data privacy and protection. The Data Privacy and Regulatory Risk under GDPR and Similar Laws Training Course equips professionals with a deep understanding of the evolving global data protection landscape, particularly the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related frameworks Data Protection Act, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Brazil’s LGPD. This course focuses on legal compliance, organizational readiness, risk mitigation, and best practices for managing personal data responsibly.

Over five immersive days, participants will learn how to assess and mitigate regulatory risks, implement privacy-by-design frameworks, respond to data breaches, and manage cross-border data flows. The course also explores governance structures, data subject rights, and how to navigate audits and regulatory enforcement. Through real-life case studies and interactive exercises, attendees will gain practical insights into aligning institutional practices with national and international data privacy laws.

Duration: 5 days

Target Audience:

  • Data protection officers and privacy managers
  • Compliance and legal professionals
  • Risk management and IT governance teams
  • Central bank and financial regulatory personnel
  • Public sector information officers and system administrators

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the scope and requirements of GDPR and similar laws
  • Identify and manage data privacy risks in line with legal standards
  • Build compliance programs for data governance and security
  • Respond effectively to data breaches and regulatory investigations
  • Promote a culture of privacy, accountability, and transparency

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Global Data Privacy and Regulatory Risk
  • The importance of data privacy in today’s regulatory environment
  • Overview of GDPR, CCPA, DPA , LGPD (Brazil), and other frameworks
  • Core data protection principles: lawfulness, fairness, transparency
  • Legal basis for data processing and consent requirements
  • Risks and consequences of non-compliance
  1. Understanding Key Concepts and Definitions in GDPR and Similar Laws
  • Personal data, special category data, and anonymization
  • Data controllers vs. data processors
  • Data subject rights and legal obligations
  • Legitimate interest assessments (LIA)
  • Regulatory authorities and supervisory roles
  1. Risk Assessment and Data Mapping for Privacy Compliance
  • Conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs)
  • Data mapping and inventory techniques
  • Identifying and classifying data processing activities
  • Assessing third-party and vendor-related risks
  • Risk scoring and documentation methods
  1. Privacy by Design and Organizational Governance
  • Embedding privacy into system design and processes
  • Role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and compliance teams
  • Data minimization and purpose limitation strategies
  • Privacy policy development and staff training
  • Governance structures for sustained compliance
  1. Data Subject Rights and Consent Management
  • Right to access, rectification, erasure, and portability
  • Right to object and restriction of processing
  • Building user-friendly consent mechanisms
  • Managing data subject requests and verification procedures
  • Logging and responding to subject access requests (SARs)
  1. Data Security, Breach Notification, and Response
  • Security requirements under GDPR and global frameworks
  • Common causes and consequences of data breaches
  • Breach notification protocols and timelines
  • Internal incident response planning
  • Communication with regulators and affected parties
  1. Cross-Border Data Transfers and International Compliance
  • Legal frameworks for international data transfers
  • Standard contractual clauses (SCCs) and binding corporate rules (BCRs)
  • Data localization requirements and adequacy decisions
  • Managing multi-jurisdictional compliance obligations
  • Case studies of enforcement actions related to global data flows
  1. Audits, Regulatory Enforcement, and Institutional Readiness
  • Preparing for privacy audits and compliance inspections
  • Documentation and record-keeping requirements
  • Penalties, fines, and reputational risk
  • Internal monitoring and corrective action processes
  • Final group exercise: building a data privacy compliance roadmap

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

 

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