DigiCounsel

INTRODUCTION

There is no denying that privacy has become the hot topic in – not just legal – but the business world in general, with news of data breaches and new laws making the headlines almost on a daily basis. As we continue to evolve into a more digitally connected world, every interaction creates a trackable and highly sought-after piece of data. Together with all the information collected by businesses and administration as part of the provision of their service and sale of goods, this leads to creation of large databases which – if not handled in accordance with some rules – may result in invasion of people’s private lives

WHAT'S IN THE COURSE?

In this course, we will have a close look at the most recent developments in the privacy regulations around the world. We will discuss different concepts related to the protection of personal data. Whatever type and size of your business, and whether you own a small startup or work in the procurement or compliance departments in large organizations, you will get a useful insight into various requirements applicable to how personal data of an individual can be processed.

AFTER THIS COURSE YOU'LL WAKE AWAY WITH

The course will help you understand how privacy rules are relevant to your business and what risks need to be taken into consideration when putting in place a privacy compliance program. You will be provided with examples of various documents and policies that you are required to adopt to comply with the laws. We will walk through different steps of data mapping and prepare you for facing a security incident affecting the confidentiality of the personal data you hold. Finally, you will learn how to respond to requests from individuals around access or deletion of data and what are the best strategies on negotiating a data processing agreement with your business partners. At the end of this course, you will have both theoretical and practical knowledge of most important privacy concepts and you will be able to participate in securing your organisation’s privacy compliance efforts.

IN PRACTICE, WE ARE ALL CONFRONTED WITH PRIVACY ON A DAILY BASIS, THINK ABOUT THESE SCENARIOS:

• privacy policies you’re asked to read and agree to when you download new smartphone apps;
• filling out a form to subscribe to an online newsletter;
• accepting cookies when browsing the Internet;
• medical records you agree for your doctor to share with a university lab for purposes of medical research;
• using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or WhatsApp to communicate with friends or promote your business;

WHAT IS PRIVACY IN TODAY'S WORLD

Over the past decade, privacy has gradually become one of the hottest topics for businesses around the world, to the point it is now considered in many jurisdictions as a basic human right. In Edward Snowden’s own words, “privacy isn’t about having something to hide. Privacy is about protection, and that’s who you are and what you believe in. That’s who you want to become. Privacy is a self right. Privacy is what gives you the ability to share with the world who you are on your own terms.” In other words, privacy is about sustaining some form of personal space, free from interference by other people and organisations.

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS COURSE

I am delighted to have designed this course in such a way that it would be practical for you. I know you don’t need more boring lectures, you need the much needed information in an easy to comprehend breakdown. I believe I have done just that! The lectures combined with the book will bring you up to speed on all you need to run your organization in a compliant manner. I have spent dozens of hours designing the perfect book so that it’s contents are actually useful in the real world. I have included templates of forms to use and have provided numerous examples and sample contracts and clauses.