It is a prerequisite of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) that organizations appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has estimated that more than 75,000 DPOs will be required.
The training sessions are not solely ‘test prep’ courses; they are appropriate for professionals with plans of being certified and persons with intentions of deepening their data protection knowledge. The training and exams are based on the same body of knowledge.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) training encompasses the GDPR, ePrivacy laws, key data protection terminology, and practical concepts concerning protecting personal data and trans-border data flow. The program helps organizations worldwide bolster compliance and risk mitigation practices and arms practitioners with the insight needed to add more value to their businesses. The CIPP/E certification holds accreditation under ISO 17024: 2012.
The Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) teaches privacy practitioners everything they need to know concerning creating, monitoring, and implementing privacy programs within an organization. It prepares the professionals for tackling privacy issues as they come in their daily roles.
The Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certification validates your deep understanding of privacy in technology and enables you to apply what you have learned immediately to your daily workflow as a technology and data professional. Achieving certification validates your dual literacy in privacy and technology that translates around the globe. What’s more, IAPP certifications, including the CIPT, are widely hailed as the gold standard in privacy certification because they are also the only certifications in the industry accredited under ANSI/ISO specifications and recognized under standards set by the International Accreditation Forum.
This training teaches critical artificial intelligence governance concepts that are also integral to the AIGP certification exam. While not purely a “test prep” course, this training is appropriate for professionals who plan to certify, as well as for those who want to deepen their AI governance knowledge. Both the training and the exam are based on the same body of knowledge.
CERTICATE COURSE
Are you a newbie professional in privacy and data protection?
Do you need to learn the foundations of privacy and data protection?
Would a certificate from the world's most reputable and largest privacy body be relevant to your journey?
If your answer is yes, then the Foundations of Privacy and Data Protection course is just right for you. The Foundations of Privacy and Data Protection course is IAPP’s expert-authored, introductory curriculum that details operational processes and illustrates privacy at work through case studies and real-world examples. It is ideal training for professionals with no previous privacy experience.
Discounted Fee: $250 USD
The fee is exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT)
The training sessions are not solely ‘test prep’ courses; they are appropriate for professionals with plans of being certified and persons with intentions of deepening their data protection knowledge.
Yes, payments made are fully inclusive of online training, digital textbooks, sample questions, exam vouchers and the IAPP membership (optional)
No, it is exclusive of VAT and transaction charges which may be added when making payment
All training will take place virtually from the comfort of your home.
Payments may be made in naira or USD.
Send us an email at training@techhiveadvisory.africa or register for the training here: Registration
As the gold standard in data protection credentials, IAPP certifications are trusted anywhere. We offer the only globally recognized ISO/ANSI-accredited credentialing programs in information privacy.
- Evidence of knowledge of privacy laws and regulations and how to apply them;
- Evidence of foundational understanding of broad global concepts of privacy and data protection law and practice, including: jurisdictional laws, regulations and enforcement models; essential privacy concepts and principles;
- Evidence of understanding of legal requirements for handling and transferring data and more;
- Advancement of career;
- Increase in earning potential and elevate of leadership profile; and
- CIPP certifications also help provide a competitive edge to distinguish you from others in their field.
Ridwan Oloyede is the Co-Founder of Tech Hive Advisory, where he leads the technology policy team. He advises on the global aspects of cybersecurity policy, data protection and privacy laws, digital health and digital ethics. Ridwan is a Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and a Research Fellow at the African Academic Network on Internet Policy. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional in European Data Protection Law (CIPP/E) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Ridwan is also an expert at the Data Protection Unit of the Council of Europe and an official IAPP training provider.
Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.
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Tojola is a senior analyst at Tech Hive Advisory, where she works across data protection andtechnology policy. She is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), a certified information privacy manager (CIPM), and a certified information privacy professional in European data protection law(CIPP/E) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Tojola has practised data protection as a consultant, auditor and in-house. This affords her a robust approach to dataprotection matters. Tojola has advised and assisted numerous organisations in building or updating their privacy programmes.
Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.
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Deji is the Chief Fixer at Tech Hive Advisory Africa, where he oversees the firm's strategy andimplementation. Deji is a seasoned expert in data protection and privacy, with an extensivebackground in data protection and privacy, information technology and regulatory intelligence. As a certified information privacy professional, Deji's expertise encompasses a broad spectrum ofpractices, including advising on compliance with data protection and privacy laws across Africaand Europe, training, and monitoring and testing the privacy programs of businesses.
Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.
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Precious is a data protection professional who strongly focuses on privacy and compliance. With alevel of understanding of data protection laws, Precious assists numerous companies in building robust privacy programs within their organisations. She is also committed to guiding organisationstowards best practice in data protection by regularly providing guidance and advice onprivacy-related matters, helping clients navigate the intricacies of compliance, data breaches, andindividual rights under data protection laws, and preparing relevant policies.
Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.
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Victoria is a certified privacy professional and tech policy analyst with credible expertise in data protection, regulatory intelligence, and AI governance. Victoria is proficient in advising clients ondeveloping comprehensive privacy programmes in line with security standards, regulatory requirements, and international best practices. Her experience includes negotiating data processing agreements, conducting data protection audits, and advising clients on ensuring privacy compliance when developing new products or expanding their operations. With extensive experience working with clients across both the public and private sectors, Victoria’s expertise also extends to monitoring regulatory developments in the fields of data protection and Artificial Intelligence and developing effective compliance strategies.
Schedule a private in-person or executive training session. The sessions are shorter with more detailed focus on the participants. The training places premium on the participants’ focus, confidentiality and adaptability.
Date: The exact dates will be additionally determined.
Minimum of 3 participant per session
No of days: 2-days
Venue: To be determined
Fee: To be determined