Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Data Privacy and Protection Training Course

Course Overview

The Data Privacy and Protection Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to strengthen the capacity of government institutions, humanitarian organizations, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), development partners, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, research institutions, educational institutions, and private sector organizations in protecting personal data, confidential information, and digital assets throughout the information lifecycle. The course equips participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in data privacy governance, data protection laws, information security, privacy risk management, cybersecurity, digital identity management, data classification, encryption, cloud security, privacy impact assessments, consent management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), humanitarian information management, artificial intelligence governance, and regulatory compliance. Participants develop practical competencies to establish robust privacy management systems that safeguard sensitive information, strengthen organizational accountability, ensure legal compliance, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Organizations increasingly collect, process, store, analyze, and share large volumes of personal, financial, medical, humanitarian, and operational data through digital platforms, cloud computing, mobile applications, artificial intelligence systems, online collaboration tools, and humanitarian information management systems. The growing volume of digital information increases the risk of cyberattacks, unauthorized disclosure, identity theft, data breaches, insider threats, and regulatory violations. This course introduces internationally recognized data privacy and protection frameworks, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management Systems, ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems, data governance frameworks, privacy-by-design principles, cybersecurity best practices, cloud security standards, artificial intelligence governance, ethical data management, and humanitarian data responsibility principles. Participants learn practical approaches to protecting sensitive information while supporting digital transformation, operational efficiency, organizational resilience, and regulatory compliance.

Throughout the course, participants gain practical experience in data mapping, privacy risk assessments, privacy impact assessments, consent management, secure data storage, encryption, identity and access management, cloud privacy controls, cybersecurity implementation, incident response, breach notification procedures, records management, retention schedules, secure data sharing, vendor risk management, compliance auditing, and organizational privacy governance. Practical exercises, simulations, collaborative workshops, and real-world case studies strengthen participants' technical expertise, analytical thinking, leadership, compliance management, and decision-making skills while promoting transparency, accountability, ethical governance, organizational learning, digital resilience, and stakeholder confidence. The course also emphasizes emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cross-border data transfers, and privacy innovation.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will possess the strategic, legal, technical, and operational competencies required to establish effective data privacy and protection programs that safeguard sensitive information, strengthen cybersecurity, improve organizational governance, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce operational risks, protect stakeholder trust, and support sustainable digital transformation. Organizations will benefit from enhanced information security, stronger compliance, improved operational resilience, increased donor and customer confidence, reduced legal exposure, and responsible data governance.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand the principles, concepts, and legal foundations of data privacy and protection.

2.     Interpret international and national data protection regulations and compliance requirements.

3.     Develop organizational data privacy governance frameworks and policies.

4.     Conduct privacy risk assessments and privacy impact assessments.

5.     Implement secure data management, encryption, and access control mechanisms.

6.     Strengthen cybersecurity measures that support data privacy and confidentiality.

7.     Develop effective incident response and personal data breach management procedures.

8.     Integrate privacy-by-design principles into organizational systems and projects.

9.     Improve organizational compliance through monitoring, auditing, and continuous improvement.

10.  Build institutional capacity for sustainable data privacy management and digital trust.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Improved protection of sensitive organizational and personal information.

2.     Enhanced compliance with international and national data protection regulations.

3.     Reduced risks associated with data breaches, cyber threats, and unauthorized disclosures.

4.     Strengthened organizational governance, transparency, and accountability.

5.     Improved stakeholder, donor, customer, and beneficiary trust.

6.     Enhanced cybersecurity and secure information management practices.

7.     Increased operational resilience through effective privacy risk management.

8.     Better management of cloud-based and digital information systems.

9.     Improved organizational reputation through responsible data governance.

10.  Sustainable digital transformation supported by strong privacy and protection frameworks.

Target Participants

This course is designed for Data Protection Officers, Information Security Officers, ICT Managers, Systems Administrators, Database Administrators, Humanitarian Coordinators, Government Officials, United Nations Agency Personnel, NGO Directors, Program Managers, Project Managers, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, MEAL Officers, Information Management Officers, Compliance Officers, Legal Officers, Internal Auditors, Cybersecurity Professionals, Cloud Administrators, Human Resource Managers, Researchers, Healthcare Professionals, Financial Managers, Policy Analysts, Consultants, Development Practitioners, Digital Transformation Officers, and professionals responsible for information governance, cybersecurity, privacy compliance, and digital information management.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Data Privacy and Protection

·       Data privacy concepts

·       Data protection principles

·       Privacy rights

·       Personal data categories

·       Privacy lifecycle

·       Global privacy trends

General Case Study: Assessing organizational data privacy challenges within humanitarian and development programs.

Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

·       GDPR principles

·       National data protection laws

·       International standards

·       Compliance obligations

·       Regulatory authorities

·       Legal responsibilities

General Case Study: Evaluating organizational compliance with data protection legislation.

Module 3: Data Governance and Privacy Management

·       Data governance frameworks

·       Privacy policies

·       Data stewardship

·       Accountability mechanisms

·       Governance structures

·       Organizational responsibilities

General Case Study: Developing a comprehensive organizational data privacy governance framework.

Module 4: Data Classification and Information Lifecycle Management

·       Data classification

·       Data inventory

·       Records management

·       Retention schedules

·       Secure disposal

·       Data lifecycle controls

General Case Study: Establishing secure information lifecycle management for organizational records.

Module 5: Privacy Risk Assessment and Impact Assessment

·       Privacy risk identification

·       Risk analysis

·       Privacy impact assessments

·       Risk mitigation

·       Compliance monitoring

·       Documentation

General Case Study: Conducting a privacy impact assessment for a cloud-based beneficiary management system.

Module 6: Information Security and Data Protection Technologies

·       Encryption

·       Identity and access management

·       Authentication

·       Secure storage

·       Cloud security

·       Endpoint protection

General Case Study: Implementing encryption and access controls for sensitive humanitarian information.

Module 7: Cybersecurity and Data Breach Management

·       Cyber threats

·       Incident response

·       Breach notification

·       Forensic investigation

·       Recovery planning

·       Continuous monitoring

General Case Study: Responding to a personal data breach affecting humanitarian beneficiary records.

Module 8: Privacy in Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation

·       Cloud privacy

·       Cross-border data transfers

·       Vendor risk management

·       Third-party compliance

·       Digital platforms

·       Secure collaboration

General Case Study: Managing privacy risks during migration to cloud-based information systems.

Module 9: Artificial Intelligence and Privacy

·       AI governance

·       Automated decision-making

·       Algorithmic transparency

·       Ethical AI

·       Data minimization

·       Responsible innovation

General Case Study: Applying privacy-by-design principles in artificial intelligence solutions.

Module 10: Monitoring, Auditing and Compliance

·       Privacy audits

·       Compliance assessments

·       Performance indicators

·       Continuous improvement

·       Internal controls

·       Reporting mechanisms

General Case Study: Conducting an organizational privacy compliance audit.

Module 11: Organizational Privacy Awareness and Culture

·       Staff awareness

·       Training programs

·       Ethical conduct

·       Privacy leadership

·       Stakeholder engagement

·       Continuous learning

General Case Study: Building a privacy-aware organizational culture across multiple operational offices.

Module 12: Strategic Privacy Leadership and Organizational Resilience

·       Privacy strategy

·       Executive leadership

·       Digital trust

·       Organizational resilience

·       Innovation governance

·       Organizational action planning

General Case Study: Developing an enterprise-wide data privacy and protection strategy to strengthen governance, compliance, cybersecurity, operational resilience, stakeholder confidence, and sustainable digital transformation.

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, flight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.