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Data Privacy & Compliance

Course Summary

This course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of key principles and practices related to data privacy, protection, and compliance. Participants will delve into the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding data privacy, explore best practices for ensuring compliance, and gain insights into the importance of safeguarding sensitive information. Through a combination of informative sessions, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants gain the knowledge to navigate data privacy challenges and contribute to a culture of compliance within their organizations.

Prerequisites:

  • Familiarity with general concepts of data handling and storage
  • Basic awareness of legal and regulatory environments, particularly in relation to data privacy
  • Some experience or background in roles involving data management or handling
Purpose
Learn key principles and practices related to data privacy, protection, and compliance.
Role
IT Professionals | Non-Technical Professionals
Skill level
Introduction
Style
Lectures | Case Studies | Discussions
Duration
2 days
Related technologies
Data Management

 

Course objectives
  • Apply practical insights from GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations to organizational practices.
  • Identify, classify, and use best practices for securely handling sensitive data.
  • Understand and apply effective strategies for obtaining and managing user consent.
  • Execute a data breach response plan.
  • Practice compliance in third-party relationships, integrate privacy by design principles, and foster a culture of data privacy within the organization.

What you'll learn:

In this course, you'll learn:

Introduction to Data Privacy and Compliance

  • Overview of data privacy regulations
  • Understanding the importance of compliance

Key Data Privacy Regulations

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
  • Other relevant regulations and their impact

Data Classification and Handling

  • Identifying and classifying sensitive data
  • Best practices for secure data handling

Consent Management

  • Importance of obtaining and managing user consent
  • Strategies for effective consent management

Data Breach Response and Notification

  • Developing a data breach response plan
  • Legal requirements for data breach notification

Vendor Management and Third-Party Risk

  • Managing data privacy risks associated with vendors
  • Ensuring compliance in third-party relationships

Privacy by Design

  • Integrating privacy considerations into product and system design
  • Implementing privacy by design principles

Building a Culture of Data Privacy and Compliance

  • Creating awareness and training programs
  • Fostering a culture of data privacy within the organization
real world content

Real-World Content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.
expert practitioners

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.
experiential learning

Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.
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