Overview
Elevate your career with our Advanced Certification Program in Data Protection & Privacy Laws, designed to transform your professional journey in just six months. This high-engagement course emphasizes real-world applications and features masterclasses from industry leaders and legal experts. Ideal for professionals looking to specialize in the rapidly evolving field of data privacy, this program equips you with the expertise to navigate the complexities of GDPR, DPDP Act, cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks.
key Highlights
Recognised Certification
Earn an industry-recognized certification with a comprehensive Data Protection & Privacy Law course led by expert faculty and industry practitioners.
6 months of learning
Master regulatory frameworks with 4 to 6 months of interactive learning, case-based assignments, and hands-on compliance training.
Placement Assistance
Advance your career with practical insights, expert mentorship, and placement assistance in top law firms, corporate legal teams, and compliance roles.
Get upskilled
Advance your career with practical insights, expert mentorship, and placement assistance in top law firms, corporate legal teams, and compliance roles.
Our Faculties & Industrial Mentors
Certification
About IndusLaw?
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Over 25 years of experience with offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi NCR.
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Provide expert guidance on Indian law to national and international clients, including corporates, startups, and financial institutions.
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Specializes in Data Protection & Privacy Laws, advising on compliance with the DPDP Act, GDPR, cybersecurity, and cross-border data transfers. They assist tech companies, financial institutions, and startups with privacy frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk assessments.
Career Paths After This Course
Provide legal services for multinational corporations, startups, and financial institutions.
Corporate In-House Legal Teams
Ensure compliance with data protection laws, draft privacy policies, and manage cybersecurity risks within organizations.
Regulatory Bodies & Government Agencies
Work on policy-making, enforcement, and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR, DPDP Act, and global privacy frameworks.
Tech Companies & Startups
Handle data governance, cybersecurity compliance, and privacy risk management for digital platforms and SaaS companies.
Skills Covered
Pre-Requisites
A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, or a related field is preferred.
Foundations of Data Protection & Privacy
Overview of data collection, processing, and protection, including types of data (personal, transactional, business) and classifications (personal, sensitive, anonymized).
Legal basis for data processing—legitimate interest, consent, and contractual necessity—alongside an introduction to global privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Evolution of data privacy laws, global trends, and key historical developments shaping modern regulations.
Case studies on data breaches and their impact on privacy laws and compliance requirements.
Data Ownership, Access & Control
Understanding data ownership—generating vs. collecting data—and the roles of controllers, processors, and sub-processors.
Consumer rights, including consent, sovereignty, data localization, and government vs. private sector data control.
Legal ownership of data—who truly owns it, how it can be used, and the implications of open-source data.
Case study: Ownership conflicts in cloud-hosted data and territorial jurisdiction challenges.
Cross-Border Data Transfers & Localization
Key principles of cross-border data transfers, data localization, and compliance in multinational operations.
International agreements and transfer mechanisms, including EU-US Privacy Shield, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
Impact of Schrems rulings and emerging challenges related to data sovereignty and third-country data risks.
Best practices for managing international data transfers while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Sector-Specific Data Processing & Compliance
Data collection and processing regulations in BFSI, e-commerce, healthcare, SaaS, and media sectors.
Data retention policies, managing legacy data, and implementing minimization principles across industries.
Handling sensitive data in critical sectors like HealthTech and FinTech, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Role of big data analytics and emerging privacy concerns across different industry domains.
Data Processing Agreements & Vendor Risk Management
Legal requirements under GDPR and other frameworks for outsourcing data processing and vendor contracts.
Reviewing key clauses in terms of service, privacy policies, and third-party agreements.
Third-party risk management, ensuring compliance along the supply chain, and mitigating legal exposure.
Auditing, privacy impact reviews, and evaluating data-sharing practices in joint ventures and partnerships.
Compliance, Governance & Corporate Privacy Frameworks
Implementation of privacy governance models, reporting structures, and internal policy updates.
Building a corporate privacy program, covering accountability principles, record-keeping, and compliance audits.
Regulatory reporting obligations to Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) and supervisory bodies.
Training programs and awareness initiatives for organizations to maintain continuous compliance.
Data Protection Disputes, Litigation & Legal Precedents
Handling data protection complaints, filing with DPAs, and resolving consumer claims.
Legal precedents, court decisions, and collective actions in privacy law enforcement.
Managing data breach claims, penalties, fines, and potential compensation.
Litigation risks, settlement negotiations, and defense strategies for privacy-related disputes.
Privacy Risk Management & Incident Response
Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and managing privacy risks in business operations.
Third-party vendor risk assessment, breach investigations, and security audits.
Post-breach response planning, including notification requirements and recovery strategies.
Case study: Investigating a major data breach, analyzing its impact, and implementing corrective measures.
Data Protection Laws Across Jurisdictions
Comparative study of EU (GDPR), UK (Post-Brexit), US (CCPA, HIPAA, COPPA), and Canadian data protection laws.
Regulations in emerging markets, including South-East Asia, the Middle East (DIFC, UAE), and cross-border compliance challenges.
Differences in data subject rights, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory requirements across regions.
Best practices for global organizations to navigate multi-jurisdictional compliance landscapes.
Advanced Topics in Data Protection & Emerging Technologies
Data anonymization, pseudonymization, and encryption techniques for privacy protection.
Privacy concerns in AI, IoT, and machine learning, balancing innovation with ethical compliance.
Data commodification—buying, selling, and monetizing personal data within legal frameworks.
The role of blockchain in data privacy, emerging tech regulations, and future trends in data governance.
Assessment
Problem-based MCQs and case study analysis to test comprehension of key data privacy principles.
Benefits
Our comprehensive program equips you with the essential skills and expertise to thrive in the fast-growing field of Data Protection & Privacy Law. With a structured learning approach, real-world case studies, and hands-on compliance projects, you'll be prepared to tackle complex privacy challenges and secure career opportunities in law firms, corporate legal teams, compliance, and cybersecurity roles.
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