This DIXONTECH course provides professionals with a structured approach to managing data protection and privacy compliance in accordance with international regulations such as GDPR, ISO 27701, and CCPA. Participants will gain a deep understanding of privacy frameworks, data protection governance, compliance monitoring, and risk management practices essential for protecting organizational data and maintaining stakeholder trust.

TRAINING TOPICS:

Data Protection and Privacy Fundamentals
Regulatory Frameworks and Legal Obligations
Data Protection Governance and Risk Management
Auditing, Reporting, and Compliance Monitoring
Building a Culture of Data Protection and Accountability

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

By the end of this DIXONTECH training, participants will:

Interpret and apply data protection laws and principles
Develop and implement privacy governance frameworks
Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIA)
Manage compliance audits and breach response plans
Monitor privacy practices and control effectiveness
Build organizational awareness and accountability culture
Align data protection with business objectives

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

This course is designed for:

Data protection officers and compliance specialists
IT governance and information security professionals
Legal and regulatory affairs officers
Internal auditors and risk managers
Data privacy consultants and project managers
Corporate governance and operations leaders
Professionals responsible for regulatory compliance

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

DIXONTECH combines interactive workshops, compliance simulations, and real-world case studies to ensure practical application of data protection concepts. Participants engage in structured assessments, audits, and reporting exercises aligned with global standards such as GDPR and ISO 27701. The methodology emphasizes applied governance and measurable compliance outcomes.

DAY 1

Data Protection and Privacy Fundamentals

Understanding data protection principles and objectives
Privacy as a fundamental right and business need
Key concepts: personal data, consent, processing, retention
Roles and responsibilities under GDPR and related laws
Overview of ISO 27701 and data privacy standards
Global landscape: GDPR, CCPA, and regional frameworks
Case study: analyzing a real-world data privacy breach

DAY 2

Regulatory Frameworks and Legal Obligations

Overview of GDPR, ISO 27701, and data privacy laws
Lawful basis for data processing and consent management
Data subject rights and accountability obligations
Data transfers and international compliance challenges
Privacy by design and by default implementation
Managing vendor and third-party compliance requirements
Workshop: mapping compliance requirements to operations

DAY 3

Data Protection Governance and Risk Management

Establishing a data protection governance model
Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Risk identification, evaluation, and treatment techniques
Integrating privacy risk with enterprise risk management
Managing incident response and data breach handling
Ensuring continuous compliance through monitoring
Practical session: building a privacy risk register

DAY 4

Auditing, Reporting, and Compliance Monitoring

Designing a data protection audit framework
Audit techniques and evidence collection
Reporting compliance results and corrective actions
Tracking performance metrics and maturity indicators
Documentation management for regulatory inspections
Responding to data breaches and regulatory requests
Group activity: mock data protection audit simulation

DAY 5

Building a Culture of Data Protection and Accountability

Embedding data protection into organizational culture
Communication and awareness strategies for staff
Managing change in data governance programs
Training and certification requirements for DPOs
Building trust through transparent data handling
Developing continuous improvement frameworks
Final project: organizational data protection roadmap

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