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Data Protection and Privacy | African eDevelopment Resource Centre
PRIVACY TRAINING

Data Protection
and Privacy

June 24-26, 2026 | July 29-31 | Aug 26-28 African eDevelopment Resource Centre, Nairobi 3 Days | 24 Hours

Gain essential knowledge of data protection principles, privacy frameworks, and practical compliance strategies. This intensive 3-day course covers PII handling, consent management, data subject rights, and security best practices.

Upcoming Dates

Jun 24-26, Jul 29-31, Aug 26-28

Duration

3 Days | 24 Hours

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Certification

Data Protection Certificate

What You’ll Learn

Core data protection competencies

Data Protection Principles

Lawfulness, fairness, transparency, storage limitation

PII Identification

Personal Identifiable Information classification

Consent Management

Obtaining, recording, and withdrawing consent

Security Controls

Technical and organizational measures

Breach Response

Detection, assessment, and notification procedures

Data Subject Rights

Access, rectification, erasure, portability

Privacy by Design

Embedding privacy into systems and processes

Documentation

Records of processing activities

Course Modules

3-day focused curriculum

Module 1: Data Protection Fundamentals

Key concepts, definitions, principles, and legal frameworks

Module 2: Rights of Individuals

DSARs, response timelines, exceptions, and handling requests

Module 3: Lawful Processing

Legal bases, consent requirements, legitimate interests assessment

Module 4: Security of Processing

Encryption, pseudonymization, access controls, and incident response

Module 5: Accountability & Governance

DPO role, policies, training, and compliance monitoring

Module 6: International Transfers

Safeguards, adequacy, and cross-border data flows

Course Schedule

3-day intensive program (Wed-Fri)

Day 1

Wednesday


Foundations of Data Protection
Introduction to data protection principles, PII identification, legal frameworks, and lawful processing bases

Day 2

Thursday


Rights & Security Measures
Data subject rights, DSAR handling, security controls, encryption, and breach management

Day 3

Friday


Governance & Compliance
Accountability, DPO role, privacy by design, international transfers, and final assessment

Target Audience

Data Protection Officers, Compliance Staff, IT Professionals, Legal Advisors, HR Teams, Marketing Personnel, Business Owners, and anyone handling personal data.

Requirements

No prior data protection knowledge required. Basic understanding of business operations recommended. English proficiency is essential.

What’s Included

Complete learning package

Course Materials

Digital handbook & slides

Templates

Privacy notices & DSAR forms

Case Studies

Real-world privacy scenarios

Refreshments

Lunch & coffee breaks included

Certificate

Official course completion certificate

Practice Scenarios

Interactive workshops

Post-course Support

2 months email consultation

Networking

Connect with privacy peers

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Early bird discount available until 30 days before course start date.