When business leaders and boards are asked about their top concerns, protecting customer data usually is on top of the list. According to Gartner, by 2023, 65% of the world's population will have their personal data protected by privacy regulations. In addition, UNCTAD stated that in 2022 137 out of 194 countries have put in place data protection and privacy regulations.The objective of a data privacy policy audit is to assess an organization's privacy protection posture against any regulatory requirements - or international best practices validating the organizations policy is supported by an effective internal control structure.This course will provide participants with an overview of data privacy regulations, and specific considerations for designing and performing an audit of their organization's data privacy policy.
DESIGNED FOR
This course is designed for internal auditors and privacy professionals seeking a general understanding of data privacy policy and/or how to audit a data privacy policy.
BENEFITS
- Examine current and emerging domestic and international data privacy regulations.
- Identify the key requirements of a data privacy policy.
- Explore how to audit a data privacy risk assessment.
- Discover how to conduct a risk- based data privacy audit.
HIGHLIGHTS
This course establishes a foundational understanding of the components of the data privacy policy, the necessary internal controls, and how to conduct an audit of the policy.
COURSE LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None