Data Privacy & Protection (GDPR
Principles)
1. Training Introduction
The Data Privacy & Protection Training
is a comprehensive program designed to equip participants with practical
knowledge and tools to ensure compliance with data protection laws and
international best practices, including the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR).
With increasing digital transformation,
organizations collect, process, store, and transfer vast amounts of personal
data. Failure to protect personal data can lead to regulatory penalties,
reputational damage, financial losses, and erosion of stakeholder trust.
This training provides a structured understanding
of data protection principles, lawful processing, data subject rights, security
safeguards, breach management, and compliance governance frameworks.
The program runs for 4 days (3 hours per day)
and includes a 1-Day Tour/Site Visit to observe practical data
protection and information security systems in operation.
2. Training Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be
able to:
- Understand
core principles of data privacy and protection laws.
- Interpret
key provisions of the GDPR and related regulations.
- Identify
lawful bases for data processing.
- Implement
data protection policies and procedures.
- Manage
data breaches and incident response processes.
- Strengthen
organizational data governance and compliance frameworks.
3. Targeted Group
This training is suitable for:
- Data
Protection Officers (DPOs)
- Compliance
and ethics officers
- IT
and information security professionals
- Legal
and regulatory affairs officers
- Human
resource managers
- Internal
auditors and risk managers
- Public
sector officials
- NGO
and development organization staff
- Senior
and middle-level managers handling personal data
4. Course Duration
- Duration: 4 Days
- Daily
Contact Time: 3
Hours per Day
- Total
Training Hours: 12
Hours
- Additional
Component:
1-Day Tour/Site Visit
5. Training Methodology
The training adopts interactive and
practice-oriented approaches:
- Interactive
lectures and regulatory analysis
- Case
studies on GDPR enforcement and breaches
- Group
discussions and compliance workshops
- Data
mapping and risk assessment exercises
- Policy
drafting and documentation exercises
- Breach
response simulation exercises
- Tour/Site
Visit for practical exposure
- Question
& Answer sessions
6. Course Structure
Module 1:
Foundations of Data Privacy & GDPR
Content:
- Definition
of personal data and sensitive data
- Core
data protection principles (lawfulness, fairness, transparency,
accountability)
- Overview
of the GDPR framework
- Roles:
Data Controller, Data Processor, Data Protection Officer
- Territorial
scope and applicability
Outcomes:
Participants will:
- Understand
key data protection principles
- Interpret
GDPR obligations and scope
- Identify
organizational roles and responsibilities
Module 2:
Lawful Processing & Data Subject Rights
Content:
- Lawful
bases for processing personal data
- Consent
requirements and documentation
- Data
subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability)
- Cross-border
data transfers
- Record-keeping
and accountability requirements
Outcomes:
Participants will:
- Determine
lawful grounds for processing
- Respond
effectively to data subject requests
- Implement
compliant data handling procedures
Module 3:
Data Security, Risk Management & Breach Response
Content:
- Data
protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- Risk
identification and mitigation strategies
- Technical
and organizational security measures
- Data
breach detection and notification requirements
- Incident
response planning and documentation
Outcomes:
Participants will:
- Conduct
risk assessments and DPIAs
- Develop
breach response plans
- Implement
appropriate security safeguards
Module 4:
Governance, Compliance & Organizational Implementation
Content:
- Developing
data protection policies and frameworks
- Training
and awareness strategies
- Internal
audits and compliance monitoring
- Regulatory
reporting and enforcement trends
- Continuous
improvement and data governance culture
Outcomes:
Participants will:
- Design
and implement data protection frameworks
- Strengthen
internal compliance systems
- Promote
sustainable data governance culture
7. Tour / Site Visit (1 Day)
Purpose:
To provide practical exposure to organizations
implementing effective data protection and information security systems.
Activities:
- Visit
to a corporate IT security unit, regulatory authority, or data protection
office
- Interaction
with compliance and cybersecurity teams
- Observation
of data governance systems and monitoring tools
- Discussion
of real-world challenges and enforcement experiences
- Reflection
and lessons learned session
Expected Learning:
Participants will:
- Observe
operational data protection practices
- Connect
GDPR principles to practical implementation
- Gain
insights into strengthening institutional compliance systems
8. Training Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will:
- Demonstrate
comprehensive understanding of GDPR and data protection principles
- Develop
and implement compliant data privacy policies
- Manage
data risks and breaches effectively
- Strengthen
organizational accountability and governance
- Promote
a culture of data protection and information security
9. Assessment & Evaluation
Participants will be evaluated through:
- Pre-
and post-training assessments
- GDPR
case study analysis
- Data
mapping and risk assessment exercises
- Breach
response simulation
- Tour/Site
Visit reflection report
10. Certificate of Completion
Participants who:
- Attend
at least 90% of sessions
- Actively
participate in all learning activities
- Successfully
complete required assessments
Will receive a:
Certificate of Completion
Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource
Development Centre
The certificate formally recognizes successful
completion of the Data Privacy & Protection Training (4 Days + 1 Day
Tour/Site Visit) and demonstrated competence in implementing effective data
protection and GDPR-compliant frameworks.
