Course Description

In today’s digital environment, the protection and secure management of information are essential for maintaining public trust, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and safeguarding organisational assets. Public sector organisations handle significant amounts of personal and sensitive information, making effective data protection and security practices critical. This programme provides participants with an understanding of data protection principles, information security practices, legal obligations, and practical measures to protect personal and organisational data.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:

  • • understand the fundamental principles of data protection and information security.
  • • recognise the importance of protecting personal and organisational information.
  • • understand the legal and regulatory framework governing data protection.
  • • identify common information security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • • apply appropriate measures for secure data handling and management.
  • • understand the roles and responsibilities of employees in protecting data.
  • • promote a culture of confidentiality, privacy, and cybersecurity awareness.
  • • respond appropriately to data breaches and security incidents.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • • explain key concepts related to data protection and security.
  • • understand the rights of data subjects and responsibilities of data controllers.
  • • apply good practices for collecting, storing, sharing, and disposing of information.
  • • identify cybersecurity risks affecting organisational data.
  • • implement basic security controls to protect information.
  • • understand incident reporting and response procedures.
  • • contribute to compliance with data protection and security requirements..

Topics covered:
  • • Introduction to Data Protection and Information Security
  • • Legal and Regulatory Framework
  • • Data Handling and Management Practices
  • • Cybersecurity Threats and Risks
  • • Information Security Controls
  • • Data Breach Management and Incident Response
  • • Building a Data Protection and Security Culture

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