Data Protection and Privacy Compliance under POPIA and GDPR
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.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Explaining the principles of lawful personal data processing
- 02Mapping personal data flows across the organisation
- 03Upholding data subject rights and valid consent
- 04Managing data breaches and mandatory notifications
- 05Governing cross border transfers of personal data
- 06Drafting privacy policies and records of processing
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 | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 29 to 31 Mar 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
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- 3 Days
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- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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