Course Objective
What this programme helps you achieve
A hands-on 3 hours programme that builds practical, job-ready capability in this area. Delivered through guided walkthroughs, worked examples and reusable checklists you can apply immediately.
UnderstandBuild a clear, structured understanding of the core concepts, terminology and drivers behind this domain.
ApplyTranslate the framework into practical actions, controls and working methods you can use on real engagements.
AssessEvaluate current-state maturity, identify gaps and prioritise the improvements that reduce the most risk.
DeliverProduce the artefacts, evidence and reporting expected of a competent practitioner in this area.
Market Need
Why this matters now
Data Privacy Awareness for Employees addresses a capability that organisations increasingly need but often lack in a structured, defensible form. Teams frequently rely on ad-hoc knowledge, scattered documents or vendor claims instead of a repeatable method.
This programme closes that gap. It gives participants a shared vocabulary, a practical method and a set of reusable artefacts so the organisation can operate this domain consistently rather than reactively.
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Framework alignment: Aligned with ISO/IEC 27701 and data protection principles.
What makes this programme useful
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Practical Focus
Every module is grounded in real scenarios, walkthroughs and reusable checklists rather than theory alone.
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Career Relevant
Skills map directly to in-demand roles and to how organisations actually operate this domain.
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Structured Path
A logical progression from fundamentals to applied practice, with a clear takeaway toolkit.
Key Learning Areas
What participants will learn
Why data privacy matters and legal basics
Personal data, sensitive data and consent
Collecting, using and sharing data responsibly
Data subject rights and handling requests
Secure storage, retention and disposal
Privacy in email, marketing and third parties
Recognising and reporting privacy incidents
Everyday privacy do's and don'ts
3 Hours Agenda
Structured learning flow
09:00–10:15
Module 1 — Why data privacy matters and legal basics
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering why data privacy matters and legal basics.
10:30–11:45
Module 2 — Personal data, sensitive data and consent
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering personal data, sensitive data and consent.
12:00–13:00
Module 3 — Collecting, using and sharing data responsibly
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering collecting, using and sharing data responsibly.
14:00–15:15
Module 4 — Data subject rights and handling requests
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering data subject rights and handling requests.
15:30–16:30
Module 5 — Secure storage, retention and disposal
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering secure storage, retention and disposal.
16:30–17:00
Module 6 — Privacy in email, marketing and third parties
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering privacy in email, marketing and third parties.
09:00–10:00
Module 7 — Recognising and reporting privacy incidents
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering recognising and reporting privacy incidents.
10:15–11:30
Module 8 — Everyday privacy do's and don'ts
Concepts, guided walkthrough and discussion covering everyday privacy do's and don'ts.
Audience & Entry Level
Who should attend?
This programme is designed for professionals who work with, or are moving into, this area of cybersecurity, governance or technology.
All EmployeesManagers & Team LeadsHR & AdminExecutives & BoardNew JoinersCustomer-Facing StaffIT SupportAwareness Champions
Recommended prerequisite
A general awareness of information security or IT concepts is helpful. No specific certification is required to attend.
Learning Outcome
What participants should be able to do after the course
- Confidently work with why data privacy matters and legal basics.
- Confidently work with personal data, sensitive data and consent.
- Confidently work with collecting, using and sharing data responsibly.
- Confidently work with data subject rights and handling requests.
- Confidently work with secure storage, retention and disposal.