Build a culture of privacy with this program on Data Protection Act compliance, staff awareness development, and institutional privacy governance. Participants will learn to translate legal requirements into practical policies, train employees on their responsibilities, and establish governance structures to ensure ongoing compliance. The curriculum covers key provisions of the Data Protection Act, roles (Data Protection Officer), data subject rights, breach response, and recordkeeping. Through interactive exercises and case studies, attendees will develop the skills to implement a comprehensive privacy program. This program is essential for Data Protection Officers, compliance managers, and anyone handling personal data.
Objectives
- Understand the key principles and requirements of the Data Protection Act
- Develop privacy policies, procedures, and notices
- Design and deliver staff awareness training on data protection
- Establish processes for handling data subject rights requests
- Implement data breach detection and response procedures
- Maintain records of processing activities (ROPA)
- Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- Govern privacy through committees and reporting
- Prepare for regulatory audits and investigations
Target Audience
- Data Protection Officers and deputies
- Privacy and compliance managers
- HR and legal professionals
- IT and security teams
- Marketing and customer data handlers
- Anyone responsible for personal data
- Consultants in data protection
Methodology
- Regulatory deep‑dive sessions
- Policy drafting workshops
- Training design and delivery practice
- DPIA simulations
- Breach response tabletop exercises
- ROPA development exercises
- Peer sharing of implementation challenges
