Data Privacy 101

Provides essential training on why privacy awareness and compliance matter.

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About this Course

This course provides learners with a foundational understanding of why privacy awareness and compliance matter in today’s data-driven world. This course introduces key privacy concepts, legal and regulatory obligations, and essential principles that guide responsible data use. Learners will explore how privacy considerations apply across an organization and how to embed privacy into everyday decision-making, products, and processes. Through real-world examples and emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, the course offers practical guidance on protecting personal data and reducing privacy risk. Ideal for all professionals, this course equips learners with the knowledge needed to support a culture of privacy.

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Administrators, Business Professionals, Engineers, Product Developers, Product Managers, Research Personnel, Researchers, Students

Organizational Subscription Price: Included in Information Privacy & Security series, available as part of an organizational subscription package or for $675 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $99 per person


Course Content

Introduction to Data Privacy 101

Provides foundational knowledge about why data privacy is essential for individuals and organizations. Learners will define personal data, understand what it means to protect it, examine factors that influence responsible data use, and explore how privacy differs from—but relates closely to—security.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22258 (English)
Author(s): Katrina Destrée, FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E, MALD

Compliance Obligations

Discusses key privacy laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies that shape compliance expectations. This module highlights why legal compliance matters and how organizations can manage exposure and risk through alignment with applicable requirements.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22259 (English)
Author(s): Katrina Destrée, FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E, MALD

Foundational Principles and a Privacy Mindset

Introduces core privacy principles that guide responsible handling of personal data. Learners will explore how these principles apply across business activities and how adopting a privacy mindset can support ethical and compliant behavior, even for those who are not privacy specialists.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22260 (English)
Author(s): Katrina Destrée, FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E, MALD

Privacy by Design

Examines the concept of Privacy by Design and why integrating privacy into organizational practices is critical. The module emphasizes embedding privacy considerations early in planning and design processes.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22261 (English)
Author(s): Katrina Destrée, FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E, MALD

Protecting Data

Focuses on practical strategies for safeguarding data, including controls that uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Learners will consider risks and benefits associated with artificial intelligence (AI), reflect on responsible AI practices, and review real-world examples where improper AI use caused privacy harm.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22262 (English)
Author(s): Katrina Destrée, FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E, MALD


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