Data Protection Awareness
Description
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Click to RegisterOverview:
Globally, there’s a notable uptick in digitization, marking a transition from traditional to digital operations. This shift spans diverse sectors, including remote work, virtual education, and online commerce. Participants gain in-depth knowledge of data protection regulations, particularly Ghana’s Data Protection Act, ensuring legal adherence and minimizing the risk of unintended breaches. The training imparts skills to effectively manage sensitive information, bolstering participants’ ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of crucial data. By understanding the impact of their actions on organizational reputation, participants actively contribute to upholding corporate esteem and trust. Executives, through participation, enhance their professional standing as adept leaders in data protection, a crucial asset in today’s fiercely competitive professional environment.
Course Modules:
| S/N | Thematic Areas | S/N | Thematic Areas |
| 1 | Overview and introduction to Ghana’s Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) | 5 | Handling data subject requests |
| 2 | Data protection risks and threats | 6 | Incident response and breach notification |
| 3 | Understanding data protection principles | 7 | Data protection and privacy – best practices |
| 4 | Data subject rights under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) | ||
Target Audience:
MIS Officers/Managers, IT Security Managers/Officers, Internal Audit Managers/Officers, Risk & Compliance Officers, Systems Administrators, Procurement Managers/Officers, Project Managers, and Legal Practitioners. Individuals who are interested in the knowledge and regulation on the Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843).
Training Schedule:
Date: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Mode of Delivery: Virtual Instructor-led Training
Cost: GHS 250.00
Couse Objectives:
- Understand the key provisions and requirements of Ghana’s Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843) • Identify common data protection risks and threats to organizations
- Explain the core data protection principles for handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) • Outline the rights of data subjects under the Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843)
- Demonstrate how to appropriately handle data subject requests under the law
- Develop an incident response plan and understand breach notification requirements
• Apply data protection and privacy best practices to ensure legal compliance