The protection of personal data represents a fundamental pillar for the success and sustainability of businesses amid rapid regulatory developments. This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive and deep understanding of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its executive regulations, as well as how to apply them practically within the work environment. Participants will learn best practices for privacy management and protecting data from risks and breaches, ensuring legal compliance and enhancing the trust of clients and strategic partners in the organization’s operations.
Course Objectives
- Understand the legislative and legal framework of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its applications.
- Identify the rights of data subjects and the proper mechanisms to handle their requests efficiently.
- Apply effective strategies for conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and managing associated risks.
- Design and implement compliance programs for privacy policies within institutions and corporations.
- Develop rapid response plans to handle personal data breach or leakage incidents.
Target Audience
- Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and compliance and risk managers.
- Legal consultants and lawyers working in the corporate sector.
- Information security and IT managers and specialists.
- Project managers and business owners seeking to ensure their operations comply with the law.
- Human resources and marketing personnel who regularly handle individuals’ data.
Course Syllabus
The course modules are structured over 5 days as follows:
Day 1: Legislative Framework and Fundamental Principles of the PDPL
- Introduction to the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its actual scope of application.
- Defining key terms: Personal Data, Processing, Controller, and Processor.
- Fundamental principles of processing personal data according to the law and its executive regulations.
- Legal bases for collecting and processing personal data and the core differences between them.
Day 2: Data Subjects’ Rights and Regulatory Obligations
- Detailed overview of data subjects’ rights: the right to be informed, access, correction, and destruction.
- Mechanisms and procedures for responding to data subjects’ requests within statutory timeframes.
- Obligations of the controller and processor regarding data retention and continuous updating.
- Requirements and conditions for appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and their functional duties.
Day 3: Privacy Management and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
- The core concepts of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default.
- Methodologies for conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) on workflows.
- Identifying and analyzing risks related to sensitive data processing activities.
- Applying technical and administrative controls to mitigate the risks of privacy violations.
Day 4: Data Transfer, Disclosure, and Breach Handling
- Regulatory controls and requirements for the cross-border transfer of personal data.
- Conditions and controls for the lawful disclosure of personal data to third parties.
- Mechanisms for detecting personal data breaches and physical or electronic data leaks.
- Incident reporting procedures and managing immediate response with competent authorities.
Day 5: Building and Activating a Corporate Compliance Program
- Practical steps to design and build a PDPL compliance program within the organization.
- Updating and developing privacy policies and data collection notices to comply with legislation.
- Disseminating a data protection culture and developing continuous awareness and training programs for employees.
- Periodic compliance reviews, auditing, and the continuous improvement of the data protection program.
Course Outcomes and Impact
- Empowering the trainee to professionally lead PDPL compliance efforts within their organization.
- Acquiring the ability to design and implement comprehensive privacy policies that align with legislative requirements.
- Enhancing the trainee’s efficiency in risk assessment and applying technical and administrative data protection controls.
- Strengthening practical skills in handling data breach incidents and minimizing their negative impacts.
This course represents a vital investment to ensure your organization’s business complies with modern legislation and avoids legal and financial risks. Register now to become a pioneer in compliance and privacy protection, thereby enhancing your organization’s competitive advantage and standing in the contemporary business environment.
