Managing Data Protection Compliance

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