In cooperation with EC-Council, this 12-hour Saudi PDPL workshop offers live online interactive sessions designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). The workshop covers essential compliance strategies, data protection best practices, and practical approaches for managing personal data. Upon completion, participants will receive certification from EC-Council, a globally recognized leader in cybersecurity and data protection training.
The workshop is designed for Personnel involved in data protection, privacy, and compliance within organizations operating in Saudi Arabia. This includes:
Legal advisors
Compliance officers
IT managers
Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
Personnel responsible for managing personal data
Additionally, it targets organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and e-commerce that need to ensure compliance with the Saudi PDPL. The workshop is also beneficial for individuals pursuing data privacy certifications or professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of local and global data protection frameworks.
With the increasing digitalization of industries in Saudi Arabia, compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is crucial. The PDPL requires strict measures for handling personal data, and non-compliance can result in severe penalties, including fines up to SAR 5 million and potential suspension of data processing activities. By attending this course, participants will:
• 1,3,5 December 2024 (10Am - 2PM)
o History and background of PDPL
o Scope and objectives
o Key legal definitions and terminology
o Comparison with other data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR)
o Right to access, rectify, and delete data
o Consent requirements and lawful processing
o Data portability and objection to processing
o Handling data breaches and notifications
o Obligations of data controllers and processors
o Data processing agreements
o Accountability and governance frameworks
o Record-keeping and documentation requirements
o Data audits and assessments
o Regulatory oversight and penalties for non-compliance
o Reporting obligations and procedures
o Internal compliance programs and data protection officers
o Security of personal data and breach response plans
o Privacy by design and by default
o Data anonymization and pseudonymization techniques
o Cross-border data transfers and localization requirements
o Data protection policy template
o Data subject consent forms
o Data breach notification forms
o Data processing agreements
o Privacy notice templates
o Purpose of DPIAs
o Steps in Conducting a DPIA
o Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
o Data processing agreements
o Privacy notice templates
o Data Retention Principles
o Automated Data Deletion
o Secure Data Disposal Practices
o Periodic Review and Updating of Retention Policies
o Developing a Data Breach Response Plan
o Breach Notification Requirements
This comprehensive agenda ensures participants are well-equipped to handle PDPL requirements and integrate them into their organizational practices.
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