Practical Application of Personal Data Protection Law and Best Practices

Practical Application of Personal Data Protection Law and Best Practices

Description: This course aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand and implement the Personal Data Protection Law in Saudi Arabia. The course covers both theoretical foundations and practical aspects of personal data protection, including legal requirements, regulatory responsibilities, and best practices in cybersecurity and handling personal data securely and legally.

Objectives:

• Understand the basic concepts and definitions related to the Personal Data Protection Law.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of individuals and organizations under the law.
• Effectively implement legal requirements for data protection.
• Manage individuals' rights and handle data breaches efficiently.
• Develop internal policies and procedures to comply with the data protection law.

Target Audience:

• Executive leaders and company managers concerned with data protection obligations.
• Data protection officers within organizations.
• IT and cybersecurity professionals.
• Legal and administrative consultants.
• Human resources and operations department staff.

Key Topics:

• General introduction to data protection and the Personal Data Protection Law in Saudi Arabia.
• The primary roles and responsibilities of data protection officers and companies.
• Legal compliance requirements, data collection, and secure storage.
• Handling individual rights and data breaches.
• Cybersecurity fundamentals and practical applications for data protection.

Modules:

General Introduction to Data Protection

• Introduction to the Personal Data Protection Law in Saudi Arabia.
• The importance of the law, its objectives, and its impact on individuals and organizations.
• Basic concepts in data protection.
• Definitions of personal data, sensitive data, processing, and transfer.
• Roles and responsibilities of different parties.
• The role of data protection officers in organizations, and the responsibilities of companies and institutions towards individuals.

Legal Requirements and Necessary Procedures

• Necessary procedures for compliance with the law.
• How to collect data, obtain consent, and securely store data.
• Individuals' rights concerning their personal data.
• Rights to access, amend, object, and delete.
• Handling data breaches and reporting to competent authorities.
• How to identify breaches, report them, and assess potential damages.

Cybersecurity and Practical Application

• Cybersecurity basics and data protection in the digital context.
• Digital security methods, data encryption, and access management.
• Practical application and guidelines for organizations.
• Training on creating periodic data protection reports.
• Preparation of compliance reports and presenting them to relevant authorities.