Description
The Certified Digital Practitioner: Data Privacy program equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate data privacy laws, frameworks, and best practices. The course covers key data protection concepts, compliance considerations, and the implementation of effective privacy programs.
Who Should Enroll?
- Data protection officers, compliance professionals, and risk managers.
- IT security specialists, legal professionals, and corporate governance teams.
- Privacy consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
- Professionals handling personal data in finance, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Why Choose This Course?
- Understand global and regional data privacy laws, including compliance requirements.
- Learn about privacy program management and governance structures.
- Gain insights into data subject rights and lawful data processing.
- Develop skills in risk assessment, monitoring, and auditing for data privacy.
- Learn best practices for handling data breaches and maintaining privacy safeguards.
Module 1: Data Protection
- Data protection laws, frameworks, and standards
- Controllers and processors
- Processing personal data
- Data subject rights
- International data transfers
- Compliance considerations
- Conditions for lawful processing
Module 2: Privacy Program
- Privacy program management
- Privacy governance
- Privacy-by-design
- Data assessments
- Generally Accepted Record Keeping Principles (GARP)
- Policies
- Protecting personal information (controls/safeguards)
- Data breach incident plans
- Monitoring and auditing program performance
Enroll today in the Certified Digital Practitioner: Data Privacy program. 3-month payment plans available.
SAQA NQF Level 4
Cohort Start Date: 1 July 2025