Registration Open: 2026
The DPO
Masterclass.
The complete guide for African Data Protection Officers. Stop just reading the law and start learning how to build a safe data system for your company.
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These programmes equip businesses withthe knowledge to implement robust measures that ensure compliance with localand international regulations, reduce risk, and build a culture ofaccountability and resilience.
Participants gain practical insights into data governance, risk management, incident response, and the protection of sensitiveinformation.
Thisspecialised training is tailored for professionals responsible for overseeingdata protection compliance. It equips participants with legal, technical, andoperational knowledge required to lead privacy efforts within an organisation.
● Understand the core obligations of a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
● Interpret and apply key laws such as the NDPA and GAID
● Assess and manage data processing risks and accountability obligation
● Coordinate data mapping, DPIAs, and cross-border data transfer protocols
● Build and maintain a privacy management framework
● Prepare for regulatory audits and incident response
● Lead internal awareness, training, and cross-functional engagement
● Understanding Data Protection Laws
● Data Protection Core Concepts
● Principles of Processing
● Data Subject Rights
● Security & Breach Management
● Accountability Measures
● International Data Transfers
● Privacy Programme Management
● Driving Culture: Training, Awareness & Communication
This introductory training helps build a dataprotection awareness organisational culture by equipping all employeesregardless of role or department with practical knowledge of data protectionresponsibilities.
Participants will also explore how to align AI systems with regulatory expectations while building internal governance structures that ensure accountability and responsible innovation.
● Understand the core principles of data protection
● Identify personal data and sensitive categories
● Recognise everyday risks and compliance pitfalls
● Learn appropriate data handling practices
● Understand the importance of consent, purpose, and transparency
● Introduction to Data Protection
● Legal Frameworks
● Data Handling Practices
● Non-Compliance Risks
● Phishing Awareness
● Security Hygiene for Data Protection
This advanced training is designed for specificdepartments or job functions and addresses the regulatory, operational, andtechnical obligations unique to their roles. It aligns data protectionobligations with day-to-day workflows and decision-making.
● Identify role-specific privacy risks and responsibilities
● Apply data protection principles to your department’s activities
● Integrate privacy controls into existing systems and processes
● Support organisational compliance through better decision-making
● Engage with Data Protection Officers (DPOs) or compliance leads
● Department-Specific Data Risks
● Privacy by Design & Default
● Embedding Compliance in Business Processes
● Handling Third-Party and Vendor Data
● Data Protection Leadership & Culture
This course trains staff particularly legal, compliance, and customer support teams on how to receive, evaluate, and fulfil Data Subject Requests (DSRs) under applicable laws. It builds capacity to respond timely, and efficiently and in line with regulatory expectations to individual rights requests.
● Understand the types of DSRs (Access, Rectification, Deletion,etc.)
● Map DSR response timelines and regulatory requirements
● Implement DSR workflows and escalation protocols
● Communicate with data subjects professionally and lawfully
● Document requests and demonstrate compliance during audits
● Introduction to Data Subject Rights
● Types of Requests & Legal Basis
● DSR Handling Procedures
● Verification, Logging, & Escalation
● Readiness for Regulator Queries
