In today’s complex digital world, clear data protection compliance officer training is as essential as a compass in the fog. More and more, organisations understand the importance of managing their data properly. Our training programme for data protection compliance officers is an excellent resource for designated or deputy information officers who must ensure their organisations handle data legally and responsibly.

Overview of our data protection compliance officer training

This programme is specifically made for those in charge of data governance. Michalsons prepares officers thoroughly through a structured course that includes four main parts: Learn, Plan, Protect, and Sustain. This method provides officers with the necessary tools and resources, shaping them into effective guardians of privacy and compliance in their organisations.

Detailed training phases

  • Learn: Training starts with an in-depth look at data protection laws like POPIA and PAIA, focusing on practical knowledge that applies directly to the officer’s organisation and industry.
  • Plan: Officers learn to strategise by informing the governing body and setting up strong governance structures, ensuring they have the authority to make crucial decisions.
  • Protect: The training then covers practical defence strategies, managing crucial aspects such as data transfers across borders and lawful data sharing while maintaining active communication with regulatory bodies.
  • Sustain: The final part of the training teaches officers to conduct thorough internal and external audits, ensuring the organisation’s compliance mechanisms stay solid and adaptive.

Resources and support

Participants can access many resources, including templates for writing precise job descriptions and officer appointments, detailed guides for registering with regulatory bodies, and FAQs to help with common procedural questions.

Key outcomes of our data protection compliance officer training

Those who complete the programme will be fully prepared to:

  • Lead compliance efforts within their organisations,
  • Handle information access requests efficiently,
  • Develop and strengthen governance frameworks, and
  • Quickly respond to changes in laws, ensuring they can adapt compliance strategies effectively.

Focus modules

The training includes a particular focus on the following core modules that are critical for data protection compliance officer training:

  • The global view
  • The relevant facts
  • The role players
  • The principles
  • Getting governance right
  • Data protection software
  • Mapping your activities
  • Securing information
  • Managing data processing relationships
  • Protecting employee personal data (Human Resources)
  • Dealing with regulatory bodies
  • Principled direct marketing

Actions you can take next

Our training goes beyond first principles, turning data protection compliance officers into strategic leaders through training who can confidently guide their organisations through data protection challenges. You can: