Data Protection and Privacy Compliance under POPIA and GDPR
Course overview
Delegates learn to bring an organisation into compliance with modern data protection law, focusing on the South African Protection of Personal Information Act and the European General Data Protection Regulation. The course covers lawful processing, data subject rights, breach response, and cross-border transfers. Practical exercises include mapping data flows and drafting the core privacy governance documents.
What you will gain
- Explain the principles of lawful personal data processing
- Map personal data flows across the organisation
- Uphold data subject rights and consent requirements
- Manage data breaches and mandatory notifications
- Govern cross-border data transfers
- Draft privacy policies and processing records
Who should attend
- Information officers and privacy leads
- Compliance and legal staff
- IT and information security teams
- Records and data managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | Book |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | Book |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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