Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Why Attend

This course offers this training program titled Data Protection Officer (DPO), designed to equip participants with the legal, technical, and administrative knowledge required to understand personal data protection requirements and ensure compliance with local and international privacy and information security regulations.

This program is essential for organizations that handle personal data, as it emphasizes the role of the Data Protection Officer in overseeing privacy policies, managing regulatory compliance, and implementing preventive controls to safeguard individual data from breaches or leaks. It also enables participants to design data protection policies and develop effective compliance strategies in accordance with internationally recognized best practices, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Through this program, trainees will acquire the skills needed to play a pivotal role in promoting a culture of data protection within their organizations and ensuring that daily operations align with the legal and regulatory requirements for privacy protection.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Who Should Attend?

• Compliance and risk officers in government and private institutions.
• Staff in information technology and information security departments.
• Legal advisors and officers in legal and regulatory affairs.
• Data protection managers or professionals aspiring to assume the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the legal and regulatory framework for personal data protection.
• Recognize the roles and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer within the organization.
• Acquire skills in managing compliance with data protection requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures that ensure the protection of sensitive information.
• Promote a culture of privacy and information security within the institutional work environment.