Data Privacy Management

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Why Data Privacy Management

Data privacy is becoming business-critical for companies balancing data-driven decisions alongside global regulations and the ethical handling of consumer data. Co-created with leading industry partners Lander & Rogers and Palo Alto Networks, this course will equip you with the skills to establish, lead, and measure a data privacy program within your organisation.

What you'll learn

Understand the data privacy landscape and challenges facing Australian businesses
Consider and articulate the data supply chain of your business to support decision making
Explore the strategic value of having a proactive and transparent data privacy management program
Develop an understanding of privacy regulation and ethical constraints in an Australian context
Develop an understanding of the data lifecycle, and different types of data
Consider key components of a data privacy management program and apply to an organisational context
Review best practice recommendations for the implementation and ongoing assessment of a privacy program
Navigate data privacy management implications of emerging technologies

How it works

This course is designed for mid-senior managers and specialists who've had exposure to data privacy and are looking to upskill. By the end of this course, you’ll walk away with a step-by-step playbook containing tools and templates for implementing a data privacy program. Your data playbook will contain the following tools and templates:

Data patterns catalogue
Data maturity framework
Moral value map
Notifiable data breach scheme response requirements
Data feature threat-risk-benefit chart
Risk assessment framework
Data breach reporting map

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Course Structure

What is data privacy?

Why privacy matters

Mapping the contemporary privacy landscape

Project
Evaluate the value of data, protections and privacy in an organisational context

Australian privacy regulations

Data breaches and mandatory reporting

Implications of extra-territorial regulation

Project
Outline organisational obligations and key roles and responsibilities

Types of data and specific data privacy risks

Assessing data and risk

Privacy in the context of data protection strategies

Project
Complete a risk assessment template

Create and plan according to requirements

Operationalising your privacy management plan and creating a pilot program

Communicating with stakeholders

Project
Outline your privacy pilot project

Program compliance and managing performance

Developing a data privacy culture

Compliance tools and technology

Project
Create a data reporting plan

Privacy challenges with emerging technology

Project
Formulate recommendations for your business

Learn with Industry Experts

Get ready to meet some of the biggest names in the business

Our industry mentors are available to provide 1:1 feedback and guidance on your course work. Mentors on this course include people like Robert Neely. Robert Neely is a partner in the Corporate practice of national law firm Lander & Rogers. Robert is highly regarded for his expertise in technology-related matters, including complex ICT procurement and infrastructure projects, privacy and data security and intellectual property protection.

RMIT Online has built our courses in partnership with industry, providing you with the latest industry insights and best practices from the real world of work. Our subject matter experts on this course include people like Sean Duca. Sean is Vice President and Regional Chief Security Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks where he works on the development of thought leadership, threat intelligence and security best practices for the cybersecurity community and business executives.

Our learner success team are here to help you with 1:1 coaching, tips on how to successfully study online, and any questions or concerns you may have.