Fundamentals Of Data Privacy

Understanding Key Concepts, Regulations, and Best Practices to Safeguard Personal Data

What you'll learn

Learn key data privacy terms, such as personal data, sensitive data, and data subject rights, and privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.

Recognize common data privacy risks and understand the potential legal, financial, and reputational consequences for individuals and organizations.

Understand major privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and their requirements for data processing, consent, and data subject rights.

Learn to apply basic privacy practices like data classification, consent management, data minimization, and security through encryption and anonymization.

Requirements

Basic understanding of data protection, familiarity with personal data concepts, and an interest in learning about privacy laws and security practices are recommended.

Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of data privacy, covering foundational principles and practical steps to implement privacy measures effectively in any organization. It explores key topics such as data discovery, where learners will understand how to identify and map personal data; Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), helping organizations assess privacy risks before processing data; and data breach management, focusing on how to detect, respond to, and mitigate the impact of data breaches. Additionally, the course offers a step-by-step guide to establishing a data privacy program, from governance frameworks to compliance with privacy laws. Learners will also delve into emerging privacy trends, challenges in new technologies, and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) that support privacy objectives. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to implement data privacy measures, protect sensitive information, and navigate privacy regulations, ensuring compliance and safeguarding trust. The course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of data privacy, equipping them with the skills needed to protect personal data, implement privacy frameworks, and manage privacy risks. Through practical examples, real-world scenarios, and hands-on tools, learners will gain the confidence to drive data privacy initiatives in their organizations while fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Basics of Data Privacy

Lecture 2 Key Terms and Definitions

Lecture 3 Understanding the Data Lifecycle

Lecture 4 Privacy Principles

Section 2: Key Privacy Laws and Regulations

Lecture 5 Introduction to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Lecture 6 Introduction to CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

Lecture 7 Data Privacy Frameworks: NIST and ISO 27701

Section 3: Operationalizing Data Privacy

Lecture 8 Privacy by Design and Default

Lecture 9 Data Discovery

Lecture 10 Data Governance

Lecture 11 Data Subject Rights Management

Lecture 12 Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)

Section 4: Privacy Governance

Lecture 13 Privacy Program Management

Lecture 14 Privacy Roles and Responsibilities

Lecture 15 Compliance Monitoring and Auditing

Section 5: Data Breach Response and Incident Management

Lecture 16 Data Breach Response and Incident Management

Section 6: Emerging Trends in Privacy

Lecture 17 Privacy Challenges in Emerging Technologies

Lecture 18 Cross-border Data Transfers

Lecture 19 Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)

Section 7: Implementing Data Privacy in an organization

Lecture 20 Step by Step Guide to Implementing Data Privacy

The target audience for this course includes professionals in data management, IT, compliance, legal teams, and anyone interested in understanding data privacy fundamentals.