In today’s digital world, concerns about personal data privacy are at the top of consumer’s minds. And with the advent of the EU’s new GDPR regulation, organizations need to take data privacy seriously to avoid large fines and a tarnished reputation. This puts it in every business’s best interest to adopt good privacy practices.

Writing a data privacy plan is one of the best ways to kick-start compliance with the GDPR and other privacy laws by outlining policies and procedures that will guide employees towards good privacy practices. It is also an important record to keep.

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

• Learning Objectives

Session Two: Writing a Data Privacy Plan

• Elements of the Plan
• Additional Tips

Session Three: Privacy Awareness

• What is Data Protection?
• What is Data Privacy?
• Why is Data Privacy So Important Anyway?
• What is the GDPR?

Session Four: Data Mapping

• The First Step
• Tips to Keep in Mind
• Case Study Data Map
• Making Connections

Session Five: Information Request Procedure

• Information Request Procedure
• Making Connections
• Sample Information Request Procedure

Session Six: Internal Data Procedures

• Internal Data Procedures
• Making Connections
• Sample Internal Data Procedure

Session Seven: Data Security Policy

• Data Security Policy
• Making Connections
• Sample Data Security Policy

Session Eight: Personal Data Protection Policy

• The Cornerstone Document
• Contents of the Personal Data Protection Policy
• Responsibilities for Privacy
• Making Connections
• Sample Personal Data Protection Policy

Session Nine: Client Privacy Policy

• Privacy Policy
• Making Connections
• Sample Client Privacy Policy

Session Ten: Data Breach Procedure

• Data Breach Procedure
• Making Connections
• Sample Data Breach Procedure

Session Eleven: Training

• Privacy Training
• Awareness Training for All Employees
• Specific Policy Training
• Making Connections

Session Twelve: Other Necessary Pieces

• Additional Pieces
• Data Processing Agreement or Data Processing Addendum (DPA)
• Data Processing Impact Assessment (DPIA)
• Supervising Authorities
• Sample Supervisory Authorities in the European Union
• Personal Action Plan
• Summary