Data Privacy & Compliance

Learn everything you need to become an effective Business Data Privacy $ Compliance Expert.

Course Description

The Data Privacy & Compliance course is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed for individuals looking to build a career in data protection, privacy compliance, and governance.

The course provides an in-depth understanding of privacy laws GDPR and UK GDPR while equipping participants with practical skills in risk assessment, data governance, privacy impact assessments (DPIAs), and compliance implementation.

By the end of this course, you will:

Master GDPR and key data protection laws.
Learn how to implement privacy programs in organizations.
Gain hands-on experience with Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs), ROPA, and breach response.
Develop policies, compliance strategies, and risk mitigation techniques.
Get mentorship from experienced data privacy professionals.

Requirements:

Educational Background:

No formal degree is required, but a background in law, IT, cybersecurity, risk management, or business is beneficial.

Technical Requirements:

A laptop with stable internet access.
Familiarity with Google Drive, Zoom, and ClickUp (used for training & collaboration).

Time Commitment:

4-6 hours per week (including live sessions, mentorship, and assignments).

Target Audience:

This course is perfect for:
Aspiring Data Privacy Professionals looking to start a career in data protection.
Compliance Officers & Risk Managers needing practical privacy training.
IT & Cybersecurity Experts who want to integrate privacy compliance into security frameworks.
Legal Professionals looking to specialize in privacy law & data protection.
Business Owners & Consultants handling customer data and compliance.

Overview & Gain:

Course Outline – 12 Weeks of Practical-Based Training & Mentorship

1-on-1 Career Roadmap Plan driven with Data & Market Gap Analysis.
Market Focused Practical Based Training: 4 weeks.
Market Focused Practical Hands-On Coaching on global projects: 12 weeks.
Market Preparation – CV & Interview Prep [LinkedIn Optimization]: 3 weeks.
Work on international and global project accounts.
Work with Industry Experts under 1-on-1 guidance.
Interview Support towards landing a job to start your new career transition.
One month of Job Support – Once You Secure a role.

Week 0: Career Gap Analysis & Roadmap Planning

1-on-1 with a Specialist to understand your career needs.
Create a detailed 2-3 years career transitioning plan and how this program can kick start that short term and long term journey.

Week 1: Introduction to GDPR & Key Privacy Laws

What is Data Privacy & Why It Matters?
Overview of GDPR and other global privacy laws.
Definition of key privacy terms (Personal Data, Data Controller, Data Processor, etc.).
Hands-on Exercise: Identify personal vs. non-personal data in real-world scenarios.
Mentorship Session: Career paths in data privacy – where do you fit?

Week 2: Data Protection Principles & Lawful Basis for Processing

Deep dive into GDPR’s 7 principles of data protection.
Understanding lawful bases for data processing (Legitimate Interest, Consent, etc.).
Rights of individuals (Data Subject Rights – Access, Erasure, Portability, etc.).
Hands-on Exercise: Create a Privacy Policy for a company.
Mentorship Session: Review your Privacy Policy draft with an expert.

Week 3: The Role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Responsibilities of a DPO under GDPR.
When is a company required to have a DPO?
Reporting structures & DPO independence.
Hands-on Exercise: Draft a DPO Job Description.
Mentorship Session: How to become a successful DPO.

Week 4: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) & Privacy by Design

What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)?
How to implement Privacy by Design & Default.
Understanding data retention policies & privacy risks.
Hands-on Exercise: Complete a DPIA template for a new project.
Mentorship Session: Walkthrough of your DPIA report with feedback.

Week 5: Data Subject Rights & Access Requests (SAR/DSAR)

Understanding Data Subject Rights under GDPR.
How to handle Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
Freedom of Information (FOI) requests vs. DSARs.
Hands-on Exercise: Process a mock DSAR request.
Mentorship Session: Best practices for DSAR compliance.

Week 6: Data Breaches & Incident Management

How to detect, report, and manage data breaches.
Steps in creating a Data Breach Response Plan.
Data breach case studies (Facebook, British Airways, Marriott).
Hands-on Exercise: Simulated data breach handling & response plan creation.
Mentorship Session: Role-play Data Breach Response Scenario.

Week 7: Contracts & Vendor Management in Data Privacy

How to review contracts for privacy compliance.
Understanding Data Processing Agreements (DPA) & Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Managing third-party risks in data protection.
Hands-on Exercise: Draft a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
Mentorship Session: Review your DPA with a mentor.

Week 8: Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) & Compliance Documentation

What is a ROPA & why is it required?
How to document processing activities within an organization.
Hands-on Exercise: Complete a ROPA template for a business.
Mentorship Session: Best practices in maintaining privacy compliance records.

Week 9: International Data Transfers & PECR Compliance

How to transfer data outside the UK/EU legally.
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) & adequacy decisions.
Understanding PECR (Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations).
Hands-on Exercise: Draft an International Data Transfer Policy.
Mentorship Session: Review of cross-border data transfer processes.

Week 10: Career & Job Readiness for Data Privacy Professionals

How to build an HR-compliant privacy career roadmap.
Writing an HR-compliant privacy resume & LinkedIn profile.
How to pass data privacy job interviews.
Hands-on Exercise: Conduct a mock job interview.
Mentorship Session: Live CV & Interview Review Session.

Week 11-12: Capstone Project & Certification Readiness

Final Capstone Project: Develop a Full Privacy Compliance Strategy for a company.
Final mentorship session for career guidance & networking.
Graduation & Certification Awarded! 🎉