DPO – Data Protection Officer
Course Objective:
The Privacy Protection Officer course aims to provide in- depth knowledge and practical tools for managers, professionals, and those responsible for privacy protection within organizations. Participants will learn to address evolving regulatory demands and acquire the necessary tools for managing and operating privacy protection systems, including overseeing information systems, safeguarding sensitive personal data, and implementing organizational privacy policies in line with legislation and official guidelines.
Course Duration:
The course spans 60 hours of in-person learning, focusing on the practical application of the material taught.
Number of Workshops:
Throughout the course, there will be two practical workshops, during which participants will engage in real-world scenarios related to privacy protection, such as responding to data breaches and planning an internal organizational privacy framework.
Number of Students:
80 Students to be selected on merit basis.
Entry Requirements:
To enroll in the Privacy Protection Officer course, candidates must hold a certification in information security management or have relevant professional experience in managing privacy within organizations.
Professional Shortcut:
Experienced candidates in the field of privacy may take an internal entry exam based on the key course materials, allowing for a shorter course duration.
Teaching Methods:
The course combines theoretical lectures with practical discussions and exercises. Participants will have access to simulated privacy management systems to practically apply privacy protection principles and will be presented with real-world case studies from Israel and around the world. Key Topics Covered in the Course
1. Privacy Protection in the Digital Age:
Understanding the principles of privacy protection in the information age, managing the collection, storage, and use of personal data, and the impact of the internet and advanced technologies on user privacy.
2. International Regulations and Legislation:
A review of key laws and regulations in the field of privacy protection, including:
– GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):
The European Union’s comprehensive privacy regulations are considered the strictest globally. Participants will learn about the principles of the GDPR, including individual rights, organizational responsibilities, and compliance oversight methods.
– Legislation in India – Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP):
Enacted in 2023, India’s privacy protection law focuses on citizens’ rights to protect their personal data and mandates that organizations ensure data privacy. The course will review the key aspects of the law, including user consent, the right to privacy, mandatory breach reporting, and data security standards.
3. Organizational Privacy Management:
Methods for managing an organization’s privacy protection framework include the appointment and roles of a Privacy Protection Officer, creating procedures, and deploying internal organizational privacy controls.
4. The Role of the Privacy Protection Officer:
Daily responsibilities and duties of a Privacy Protection Officer. Training in identifying privacy risks, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and implementing remediation and improvement programs.
5. Data Breach Management:
Planning responses and preparing for handling data breach incidents. Participants will learn how to identify, report, and address privacy violations within the organization, and how to mitigate the damage caused by such breaches.
6. Privacy by Design:
Understanding and applying the principles of “Privacy by Design” – an approach that integrates privacy principles during the design and development of digital products and services.
7. Transparency and Data Accessibility:
How to ensure that the organization operates transparently with customers and employees regarding the collection, use, and sharing of personal data in compliance with regulatory requirements.
8. Consent Management:
Understanding the importance of obtaining customer consent for the use of their personal data. Participants will learn consent management methods, including creating clear and explicit consent processes.
9. Cloud Privacy Protection:
Challenges and opportunities related to privacy protection when using cloud services, including risk management, choosing service providers, and designing a privacy protection framework tailored to a distributed environment.
10. Managing Vendors and Partnerships:
Privacy management when collaborating with external vendors. Ensuring the secure transfer of data between entities while maintaining high privacy protection standards.
