Data Protection for Regulatory Compliance
UCC Executive Certificate Course
Course Rationale:
In today’s digital age, the protection of personal data is paramount. With the increasing frequency of data breaches and the stringent data protection regulations being enforced worldwide, individuals and organizations must ensure they handle personal information responsibly and compliantly. Understanding the principles and practical functions to protect stakeholder information, individuals and organizations who collect information will be better prepared to mitigate risks, safeguard compliance, and foster trust with customers and stakeholders.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for professionals responsible for collecting, storing, managing, or protecting personal data, including IT and security professionals, legal and compliance officers, HR managers, marketing and sales professionals, business executives, healthcare professionals, educational administrators, financial services professionals, Data Protection Officers (DPOs), government officials, small business owners, and consultants.
Course Description:
This course provides a thorough grounding in data protection laws and practices, emphasizing the importance of protecting personal data, the rights of data subjects, and the obligations of data controllers and processors. The Data Protection for Regulatory Compliance postgraduate course is structured to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and implement data protection principles, comply with the major data protection regulations, and effectively manage data protection within their organizations. Participants will benefit from understanding the regulatory standards, formulating effective strategies to implement the principles in their environment, and developing an action plan to attain compliance with regulations.
Pre-requisites: Bachelor's degree or first degree and 3+ years of file management experience.
This course is open entry.
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