Data Privacy Awareness Course

Data Privacy Awareness Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Data Privacy 

• What is Data Privacy? 

• Physical Privacy 

• Social Privacy Norms 

• Privacy in a Technology-Driven Society 

• Doctrine of Information Privacy 

• Information Sharing Empowers the Recipient 

• Monetary Value of Individual Privacy 

• Model Data Economy 

• Notice and Choice Versus Privacy as Trust 

• Enforcement of Notice and Choice Privacy Laws 

• Broken Trust and FTC Enforcement 

• Notice and Choice Model Falls Short 

• Privacy as Trust: An Alternative Model 

• Additional Challenges in the Era of Big Data and Social Robots 

• What is a Social Robot? 

• Trust and Privacy 

• Legal Framework for Governing Social Robots 

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 
   

Module 2: GDPR's Scope of Application 

• When Does GDPR Apply? 

• Processing of Data 

• Personal Data 

• Exempted Activities under GDPR 

• Key Players under GDPR 

• Territorial Scope of GDPR 

• Operation of Public International Law 
   

Module 3: Technical and Organisational Requirements under GDPR 

• Accountability 

• Data Controller 

• Technical and Organisational Measures 

• Duty to Maintain Records of Processing Activities 

• Data Protection Impact Assessments 

• Data Protection Officer 

• Data Protection by Design and Default 

• Data Security During Processing 

• Personal Data Breaches 

• Codes of Conduct and Certifications 

• Data Processor 
   

Module 4: Material Requisites for Processing under GDPR 

• Central Principles of Processing 

• Legal Grounds for Data Processing 

• International Data Transfers 

• Intragroup Processing Privileges 

• Cooperation Obligation on EU Bodies 

• Foreign Law in Conflict with GDPR 
   

Module 5: Data Subjects Rights 

• Controller's Duty of Transparency 

• Digital Miranda Rights 

• Right of Access 

• Right of Rectification 

• Right of Erasure 

• Right of Restriction 

• Right to Data Portability 

• Rights to Automated Decision Making 

• Restrictions on Data Subject Rights 
   

Module 6: GDPR Enforcement 

• In-House Mechanisms 

• Data Subject Representation 

• Supervisory Authorities 

• Judicial Remedies 

• Alternate Dispute Resolution 
   

Module 7: Remedies 

• Allocating Liability 

• Compensation 

• Administrative Fines 

• Processing Injunctions 

• Specific Performance 
   

Module 8: Creating a GDPR Compliance Department 

• Steps to Create a GDPR Compliance Department 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding core privacy principles to applying effective data protection practices in daily operations. Each stage enhances your ability to handle sensitive information responsibly and comply with data protection requirements. 
 

• Learn the fundamentals of data privacy and protection regulations 

• Learn to identify and manage personal and sensitive information securely 

• Learn how to recognise and respond to potential data breaches 

• Learn best practices for maintaining confidentiality and accountability 

• Learn the importance of transparency and consent in data collection 

• Learn to promote a culture of privacy awareness within your organisation