Overview

Program Outcome

In today's data-driven landscape, companies handle personal data extensively to enhance their services. However, ensuring the safe and compliant use of this data is paramount. This course equips participants with fundamental knowledge of data privacy law from a practitioner's perspective. By the end of the program, trainees will be empowered to assess data privacy risks, fortify protection practices, and contribute to their organization's compliance with data protection laws.


Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze data privacy risks and their implications on digital projects and organizations.
  • Evaluate the existing data protection and security practices within their organization.
  • Develop a comprehensive data privacy checklist aligned with prevailing privacy standards and industry best practices.
  • Support their organization in achieving data protection compliance within Rwanda's legal framework.


Target Group:

This course is designed for interns and professionals seeking a deep understanding of data privacy law and its practical implementation. It is ideal for those involved in digital projects, privacy governance, risk management, and compliance strategies within organizations.


What They Will Learn:

Participants will learn to:

  • Justify the importance of data privacy and its necessity.
  • Identify and assess potential privacy threats.
  • Initiate and manage a data privacy checklist project.
  • Analyze sensitive data categories and their intended purposes.
  • Distinguish between data privacy and information security concepts.
  • Apply data privacy principles within Rwanda's legal context.


Certificates 

  • Training course certificate



Course curriculum

  • 1

    Understanding Data Privacy

    • Introduction Data Privacy

    • Personal Data

    • Principals

    • Legal Bases For Processing

    • Data Subject Rights

    • International Transfers

    • Controllers Processors

    • Security Of Processing

    • Data Breaches

    • Accountability

    • Supervisory Authorities

    • Summary