Personal data protection and GDPR
Personal data protection needs to be embedded in organisational practice. Clarify responsibilities, identify risks and connect GDPR requirements to actual processing activities. Build the knowledge needed to support teams and structure compliance actions.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- GDPR03FR Code
Presentation
This course aims to give participants a firm understanding of personal data legislation (GDPR) applicable in Africa and the knowledge needed to bring their organisation into compliance with this new European regulation.
The right to personal data protection and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impose obligations on digital stakeholders, including governments, businesses and individuals. Its entry into force on 25 May 2018 has major implications for companies processing Europeans' personal data.
Objectives
By the end of these two days of training, you will have achieved the following objectives:
- understand the legal framework, including fundamental concepts in personal data protection;
- understand the issues surrounding the right to personal data protection;
- know how to update obligations relating to the application of the GDPR;
- recognise the challenges of regulating personal data;
- gain theoretical and operational knowledge of personal data regulation;
- prevent risks arising from non-compliance.
Program
- Context.
- Personal data protection issues.
- The legal framework:
- Scope.
- Definitions of key concepts.
- Legal regimes.
- Protection principles.
- Individuals' rights.
- Obligations.
- Institutional framework.
- Compliance with applicable law:
- Steps towards compliance.
- Non-compliance risks.
- Remedies.
- Challenges in regulating specific processing activities:
- Sensitive data, including health and biometric data.
- Cloud computing.
- Big Data.
- Direct marketing.
- Recommendations.
Audience
Anyone involved in personal data protection who wants to learn good practices, including CIOs and CISOs.
Anyone seeking to understand the impact of data protection and GDPR on their role, including CEOs, legal professionals and HR staff.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required for this course.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
Dates and sessions
Choose the date and delivery format that suit you.
No upcoming sessions are currently available.
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