Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Compare and contrast the key requirements of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other major global privacy laws.
• Apply the core principles of data protection, including purpose limitation and data minimization.
• Develop and implement processes for managing all Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for new projects and systems.
• Establish clear requirements for 'Privacy by Design' and 'Privacy by Default' in technology.
• Implement technical and organizational measures for securing personal data.
• Manage the entire data breach response lifecycle, including notification and reporting.
• Draft and manage essential documentation: Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and Privacy Notices.

• Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and Privacy Managers
• Compliance and Legal Professionals
• Information Security and IT Governance Managers
• Product and Software Development Teams
• Risk Management Professionals focused on cyber risk
• HR and Marketing Managers handling consumer data
• Consultants specializing in global privacy compliance

• **Scenarios:** Analyzing a proposed new data processing activity and conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) to identify high-risk areas.
• **Case Studies:** Reviewing the facts of a major GDPR fine and identifying which data protection principles were violated.
• **Group Activities:** Collaboratively designing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for responding to a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) within the mandatory 30-day timeframe.
• **Individual Exercises:** Mapping a marketing data flow to identify the legal basis for each processing step.
• **Mini-Case Studies:** Quick evaluation of a new cloud service provider's Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for compliance with Controller obligations.
• **Syndicate Discussions:** Debating the ethical and commercial trade-offs between data monetization and strict adherence to data minimization principles.
• **Plan Drafting:** Developing the first three steps of a Data Breach Response Plan.

Unit 1: Global Privacy Frameworks and Principles

• The fundamental rights and freedoms protected by global privacy laws.
• Comparative analysis of GDPR (Europe) and CCPA/CPRA (California).
• Key definitions: personal data, data controller, data processor, data subject.
• The six/seven core principles of data processing (e.g., lawfulness, transparency).
• Understanding the concept of legal basis for processing (consent, legitimate interest).
• Extraterritorial reach of major privacy laws and jurisdictional impact.

Unit 2: Data Governance and Risk Assessment

• Establishing a Data Governance Framework and assigning responsibility (DPO).
• Implementing the principle of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default.
• The methodology for conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA).
• Creating and maintaining the mandatory Record of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Managing data transfers across borders (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses - SCCs).

Unit 3: Data Subject Rights and Requests

• The eight major rights of data subjects (e.g., right to access, erasure, rectification).
• Developing a systematic, auditable process for managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Verifying the identity of the requester and managing complex requests.
• The timeline, constraints, and legal exceptions for fulfilling DSARs.
• Training front-line staff on recognizing and escalating privacy requests.

Unit 4: Data Security and Breach Management

• Implementing technical and organizational security measures (TOMs).
• Data minimization, pseudonymization, and anonymization techniques.
• The data breach definition and mandatory internal reporting requirements.
• Developing a robust Data Breach Response Plan (DBRP).
• Legal requirements for notifying supervisory authorities and data subjects.

Unit 5: Third-Party and Vendor Compliance

• Defining the roles and responsibilities of the Controller and Processor.
• Mandatory contractual requirements for Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Conducting privacy due diligence and audits of third-party vendors.
• Managing risks associated with sub-processing and outsourcing.
• Best practices for drafting and communicating transparent Privacy Notices.