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Data Privacy Compliance (gdpr, Ccpa): Navigating Global Data Protection Regulations

Introduction

Data Privacy Compliance (GDPR, CCPA): Navigating Global Data Protection Regulations equips professionals with the knowledge to manage and ensure compliance with global data privacy laws. This course focuses on analyzing GDPR and CCPA requirements, implementing data protection strategies, and understanding the impact of these regulations on data processing and handling. Participants will learn to conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), manage data subject rights, and understand the intricacies of international data transfers and breach notification. By mastering data privacy compliance, professionals can enhance organizational trust, mitigate legal risks, and contribute to the ethical handling of personal data.

The increasing stringency of global data protection regulations and the need for robust data governance necessitate a comprehensive understanding of GDPR and CCPA compliance. This course delves into the intricacies of data minimization, consent management, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms, empowering participants to develop and implement effective compliance programs. By integrating legal expertise with practical implementation strategies, this program enables individuals to lead data privacy initiatives and contribute to the creation of a privacy-centric organizational culture.

Target Audience:

  • Compliance officers
  • Data protection officers (DPOs)
  • Legal professionals
  • IT managers
  • Security professionals
  • Privacy officers
  • Data analysts
  • HR professionals
  • Marketing managers
  • Students of law and information technology
  • Individuals interested in data privacy compliance
  • Business analysts
  • Project managers
  • Auditors
  • Risk managers

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the principles and importance of global data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
  • Implement techniques for analyzing and interpreting GDPR and CCPA requirements.
  • Understand the role of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) in compliance.
  • Implement techniques for conducting and managing DPIAs.
  • Understand the principles of data subject rights and their implementation.
  • Implement techniques for managing data subject requests and rights.
  • Understand the role of consent management and lawful basis for data processing.
  • Implement techniques for obtaining and managing valid consent.
  • Understand the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding international data transfers.
  • Implement techniques for ensuring compliance with cross-border data transfer regulations.
  • Understand the role of data breach notification and incident response.
  • Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing data privacy compliance in diverse industries.
  • Develop strategies for implementing and scaling up data privacy compliance programs.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Global Data Protection Regulations

  • Principles and importance of GDPR and CCPA.
  • Understanding the evolution of data privacy laws and their impact on organizations.
  • Benefits of compliance in enhancing trust and mitigating risks.
  • Historical context and emerging trends in data privacy.

Module 2: GDPR and CCPA Requirement Analysis and Interpretation

  • Techniques for analyzing and interpreting GDPR and CCPA requirements.
  • Implementing regulatory gap analysis and compliance assessments.
  • Utilizing regulatory guidelines and resources.
  • Managing compliance documentation.

Module 3: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

  • Understanding the role of DPIAs in compliance.
  • Implementing risk assessment methodologies and impact analysis.
  • Utilizing DPIA templates and tools.
  • Managing DPIA processes.

Module 4: DPIA Conduct and Management

  • Techniques for conducting and managing DPIAs.
  • Implementing data flow mapping and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Utilizing privacy by design principles.
  • Managing DPIA reporting.

Module 5: Data Subject Rights Implementation

  • Understanding the principles of data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, etc.).
  • Implementing data subject request management processes.
  • Utilizing data subject rights request forms and portals.
  • Managing data subject rights compliance.

Module 6: Data Subject Request and Rights Management

  • Techniques for managing data subject requests and rights.
  • Implementing data subject authentication and verification.
  • Utilizing data subject rights tracking systems.
  • Managing data subject communication.

Module 7: Consent Management and Lawful Basis for Data Processing

  • Understanding the role of consent management and lawful basis.
  • Implementing consent collection and management systems.
  • Utilizing lawful basis assessments and documentation.
  • Managing consent compliance.

Module 8: Valid Consent Obtaining and Management

  • Techniques for obtaining and managing valid consent.
  • Implementing consent preference management and withdrawal mechanisms.
  • Utilizing consent audit trails and reporting.
  • Managing consent lifecycle.

Module 9: International Data Transfer Regulations

  • Understanding the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding international data transfers.
  • Implementing standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.
  • Utilizing transfer impact assessments.
  • Managing cross-border data flows.

Module 10: Cross-Border Data Transfer Compliance Assurance

  • Techniques for ensuring compliance with cross-border data transfer regulations.
  • Implementing data localization strategies and transfer risk assessments.
  • Utilizing transfer compliance monitoring and reporting.
  • Managing international data transfer compliance.

Module 11: Data Breach Notification and Incident Response

  • Understanding the role of data breach notification and incident response.
  • Implementing incident response plans and breach notification procedures.
  • Utilizing breach notification templates and reporting tools.
  • Managing data breach response.

Module 12: Implementation Challenges in Diverse Industries

  • Understanding the challenges of implementing data privacy compliance.
  • Implementing compliance in different sectors and jurisdictions.
  • Utilizing privacy strategies in multinational and global operations.
  • Managing implementation in diverse contexts.

Module 13: Data Privacy Compliance Program Scaling

  • Techniques for developing data privacy compliance project roadmaps.
  • Implementing pilot project testing and evaluation.
  • Utilizing scalability and performance optimization techniques.
  • Managing data privacy team and governance.

Module 14: Case Studies: Data Privacy Compliance (GDPR, CCPA)

  • Analyzing real-world examples of successful data privacy compliance implementations.
  • Highlighting best practices and innovative solutions.
  • Documenting project outcomes and impact.
  • Industry and data privacy leader testimonials.

Module 15: The Future of Data Privacy Compliance

  • Exploring emerging technologies and trends in data privacy.
  • Integrating AI, automation, and privacy enhancing technologies.
  • Adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes and privacy expectations.
  • Building resilient and privacy-centric organizations.

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: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute 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 Skills for Africa Training Institute 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: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.

Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
07/04/2025 - 18/04/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/04/2025 - 25/04/2025 $3500 Mombasa
14/04/2025 - 25/04/2025 $3000 Nairobi
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $3500 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $5500 Johannesburg
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $3500 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $4500 Dar es Salaam
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $4500 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $3500 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi