Data Protection Management and Compliance

This course covers the practical aspects of data protection and provides a good understanding of data protection management and compliance. It covers topics such as developing an organisational data protection strategy, implementing a data protection management programme, security of personal data and establishing the data protection function. This course is essential for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and others who are responsible for, or contribute to, their organisation’s data protection management and compliance programme. This course complements our courses on local, regional, and global data protection law.

Who should attend?

This course is essential for anyone who wishes to develop a good practical understanding of the data protection obligations of organisations and rights of individuals under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

• Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and Compliance Professionals
• Data Protection / Privacy Counsels and Corporate Counsels
• Data Scientists and Data Analysts
• Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity Professionals
• Human Resource (HR) Professionals
• Executives, Managers, and Staff involved in the management, collection, use or other processing of personal data

Course Details

Course Outline

Day 1

• Management and Governance of the Data Protection Function
• Data Protection Vision, Mission Statement, and Strategy
• Data Inventory Map (DIM)
• Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
• Data Protection Policies and Processes
• Data Protection Notice (DPN)

Day 2

• Internal Communication Plan and Training
• External Communications and Handling Complaints and Requests for Access and Correction
• Protecting Personal Data
• Managing Data Breach Incidents
• Auditing and Monitoring Performance

Course Facilitator

David N. Alfred   Director, Corporate & Finance Co-Head, Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Co-Head and Programme Director, Drew Data Protection & Cybersecurity Academy