In today's digital age, Data Privacy and Protection Standards are pivotal for organizations across all sectors to safeguard sensitive information, comply with international regulations, and maintain the trust of clients and customers. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles of data privacy, the latest in protection standards, and practical approaches to implementing robust data protection measures. Participants will explore key regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA, delve into technical and organizational strategies for data security, and learn how to handle data breaches effectively.



Data Privacy and Protection Standards
This course is part of Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI Specialization


Instructors: Paweł Mielniczek
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What you'll learn
Assess Global Data Privacy Regulations and Their Impact on Businesses.
Implement Data Protection Strategies for Security and Breach Prevention.
Establish Data Privacy Compliance through Assessments and Policies.
Skills you'll gain
- Data Ethics
- Compliance Training
- Data Integrity
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Management
- Data Loss Prevention
- Data Security
- Employee Training
- Incident Response
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Security Controls
- Information Privacy
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Safety Culture
- Security Strategy
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Data Governance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Compliance Management
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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles of data privacy, the latest in protection standards, and practical approaches to implementing robust data protection measures. Participants will explore key regulations such as the GDPR and CCPA, delve into technical and organizational strategies for data security, and learn how to handle data breaches effectively.
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Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024
A concise and very informative course that would be useful to many people affected by GDPR or other privacy protection issues.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025
During the course I found that the objectives set at the beggining of each module does not quite match the information provided. Very general course, however useful as a guidance.

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