Course Overview

Course Overview

This comprehensive one-day course on the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) provides participants with a clear understanding of data protection principles, legal obligations, and practical steps for compliance. The course covers key concepts of personal information handling, the rights and responsibilities under POPIA, data protection strategies, breach management, and effective implementation practices. Interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises ensure participants can effectively apply POPIA requirements within their organizations.

Duration: 1 Day

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and requirements of POPIA.
• Clearly identify and interpret their obligations under POPIA.
• Implement effective data protection and compliance strategies.
• Manage personal information responsibly and securely.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to data breaches.
• Foster a culture of privacy and data protection awareness within their organizations.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to POPIA

• Overview and objectives of POPIA
• Key definitions and concepts (personal information, processing, consent)
• Legal scope, roles, and responsibilities under POPIA

Module 2: Principles and Compliance Requirements

• Eight principles of data protection under POPIA
• Consent management and data subject rights
• Practical steps for ensuring compliance

Module 3: Data Protection Strategies and Implementation

• Developing effective data protection policies and procedures
• Data handling, storage, and transfer best practices
• Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)
• Scenario-based compliance exercises

Module 4: Managing Data Breaches and Incident Response

• Identifying, reporting, and managing data breaches
• Incident response planning and communication
• Practical breach management simulations
• Case studies to understand consequences and corrective actions

Course Difficulty: Basic