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Certified Data Privacy Officer

The Certified Data Privacy Officer course is a professional certification program designed to provide in-depth knowledge of data privacy, data protection regulations, and compliance frameworks such as GDPR and the DPDP Act. This course helps professionals understand privacy governance, risk management, data breach handling, privacy impact assessments, and the responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer.

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Career Prospects

The different job profiles a professional can enter with Data Privacy credential:

• Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Data Privacy Officer
• Privacy Consultant
• GRC Consultant
• Information Security Officer
• Compliance Manager
• Privacy Auditor
• Risk & Compliance Analyst
• Data Governance Specialist
• Cybersecurity Consultant
• Vendor Risk Assessor
• Regulatory Compliance Specialist
• Privacy Program Manager
• IT Governance Professional
• Security & Privacy Analyst

Who should earn Data Privacy Credential?

Data Privacy Credential is well suited for:

IT Auditors
Information Security Professionals
Compliance Officers
Risk Managers
GRC Consultants
Internal Auditors
ISO 27001 Professionals
Cybersecurity Professionals
Legal & Governance Teams
Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
Privacy Consultants
Vendor Risk Professionals
Data Governance Professionals
Banking & Financial Sector Professionals
Students aspiring to build a career in Privacy & Compliance
Professionals handling sensitive or personal data

Data Privacy Certification Course Details

Topics Covered

Module 1: Privacy Fundamentals & Regulatory Overview

Understanding personal data in business context
Data lifecycle and high-risk processing activities
Overview of DPDP Act & GDPR
Applicability, key principles, and lawful basis
Roles and responsibilities (Controller/Fiduciary, Processor, Data Subject)

Module 2: Privacy Governance & Operating Model

Designing privacy governance structure and roles (DPO)
Building privacy strategy, policies, and procedures
Embedding Privacy by Design into operations
Breach and Penalties as per DPDP act

Module 3: Data Mapping, Inventory & Lifecycle Management

Data discovery and classification
Creating data inventory and data flow mapping
Managing data lifecycle (collection to disposal)
Retention, archival, and deletion practices

Module 4: Consent, Transparency & User Rights

Consent management and notice design
Cookies and tracking mechanisms
Handling data subject rights (access, correction, deletion)
Designing DSAR workflow and response process

Module 5: Privacy Risk, Assessments & Cross-Border Data

Identifying privacy risks in systems and processes
DPIA / Privacy impact assessments (when and how)
Legitimate use / lawful basis evaluation
Cross-border data transfer considerations

Module 6: Incident Management & Third-Party Risk

Data breach identification and response
Notification requirements and timelines
Vendor risk assessment and due diligence
Data Processing Agreements (DPA) and monitoring

Module 7: Privacy Audit & Practical Implementation

Privacy audit approach and control validation
Evidence and documentation requirements
Common gaps and audit observations
Hands-on case study: build and assessment

Duration	12 Hours
Mode of Delivery	Online (Weekend Classes / Live Instructor-led)
Batch Schedule (Dates and Timing)	Upcoming Batch : 13th June 2026 IST: 5:30 PM - 09:30 PM UTC: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Future batch: To be announced
Trainer	Sonu Verma
You will receive	Practical Domain Mastery End-to-End Implementing Skills Practical Exposure with dummy data In-Depth Coverage of all critical domains Scenario-Based Assessment 12 Hours Live Online Training CPE Certificate after course completion Perfect for candidates who wants practical approach in Data Privacy
Assessment Schedule, Structure and Passing Requirements	Assessment shall be conducted at the end of instructor-led training Date: To be announced Timing: To be announced
Fees	Indian Participants (Resident Indian Citizens): ₹ 5,000 International Participants (Foreign Nationals / NRIs): US$ 100
Training Partner	SMC Services
How to register?	Click here to Register

Know the Trainer

Sonu Verma

Cybersecurity Expert

With over a decade of immersive involvement spanning Information Technology and Information Security, his expertise encompasses a spectrum of domains including ISO 27001 Audit, ISO 22301 Audit, BCP DR Audit, IT Policy Drafting, Internal Audit, and Risk-Based Audits. He holds multiple years of experience in Information Security Implementation. He has drafted multiple policies for many organizations.

Beyond his professional contributions, he is dedicatedly engaged as a dynamic, training numerous ambitious participants who are into audit field or who wants to move to audit fields. He has trained many people on interview skills.

His commitment extends further through the orchestration of various educational initiatives, comprising regular webinars, corporate seminars, and comprehensive training programs aimed at NIST CSF, NIST RMF and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer certification, Hands-on IT Audit, and a multitude of other skill-enhancing courses.

Certification
(Data Privacy Officer Credential)

On successful completion of training and fulfilling assessment criteria, the candidate will be awarded a certificate which will entitle the candidate to be a GISA Council Certified Data Privacy Officer.