Understand data protection and privacy regulations
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What You'll Learn
01 Introduction to Data Privacy Law 3 topics
1 Historical Development of Privacy Law
- Early privacy concepts
- Evolution from privacy to data protection
- Key historical cases and developments
2 Foundational Concepts and Principles
- Definition of privacy and data protection
- Information privacy vs. other privacy types
- Core principles of data privacy
3 The Digital Revolution and Privacy Challenges
- Technological impacts on privacy
- Big data and privacy implications
- Internet of Things (IoT) and pervasive data collection
02 Theoretical Frameworks of Privacy 3 topics
1 Philosophical Perspectives on Privacy
- Privacy as a fundamental right
- Privacy as control over information
- Contextual integrity theory
2 Legal Theories of Privacy Protection
- Property-based approaches
- Liability-based approaches
- Human rights frameworks
3 Economic Analysis of Privacy
- Privacy as an economic good
- Market failures in privacy protection
- Cost-benefit analyses of privacy regulations
03 International Data Privacy Regimes 4 topics
1 European Union Data Protection Framework
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Data Protection Directive legacy
- European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
2 Asia-Pacific Approaches
- APEC Privacy Framework
- Country-specific regimes (Japan, South Korea, Australia)
- Cross-border cooperation mechanisms
3 Americas and Data Privacy
- US sectoral approach
- Canada's PIPEDA
- Latin American privacy laws
4 African and Middle Eastern Frameworks
- African Union Convention on Cybersecurity
- Regional developments
- Emerging frameworks
04 Key Global Data Protection Legislation 3 topics
1 European Union GDPR in Detail
- Scope and territorial application
- Core principles and lawful bases
- Data subject rights
- Compliance mechanisms
2 United States Privacy Laws
- Federal sectoral legislation (HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA)
- State laws (CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, etc.)
- FTC enforcement actions
3 Other Influential National Laws
- Brazil's LGPD
- India's Personal Data Protection Bill
- China's PIPL
- UK Data Protection Act 2018
05 Core Concepts in Data Privacy Law 3 topics
1 Personal Data and Protected Information
- Definitions across jurisdictions
- Special categories of personal data
- Anonymous vs. pseudonymous data
2 Data Controllers and Processors
- Roles and responsibilities
- Joint controllership
- Processor obligations
3 Lawful Bases for Processing
- Consent requirements
- Legitimate interests
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligations
06 Data Subject Rights 3 topics
1 Access and Information Rights
- Right to be informed
- Right of access
- Data portability
2 Control Rights
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure/right to be forgotten
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object
3 Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
- Rights related to automated decisions
- Explainability requirements
- Human intervention standards
07 Data Privacy Governance 4 topics
1 Organizational Accountability
- Governance structures
- Documentation requirements
- Codes of conduct and certification
2 Data Protection Officers
- Role and responsibilities
- Required qualifications
- Independence and reporting structure
3 Privacy Impact Assessments
- When required
- Methodology and approach
- Outcome management
4 Privacy by Design and Default
- Core principles
- Implementation strategies
- Technical and organizational measures
08 Cross-Border Data Transfers 3 topics
1 Adequacy and Appropriate Safeguards
- Adequacy decisions
- Standard contractual clauses
- Binding corporate rules
2 International Transfer Mechanisms
- Privacy Shield history and invalidation
- Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework
- APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules
3 Data Localization Requirements
- Country-specific mandates
- Sector-specific requirements
- Balancing sovereignty and data flows
09 Data Breach Management 3 topics
1 Breach Notification Requirements
- Notification thresholds
- Timeframes for reporting
- Content of notifications
2 Technical and Organizational Responses
- Containment strategies
- Remediation measures
- Root cause analysis
3 Regulatory and Civil Consequences
- Regulatory investigations
- Civil litigation
- Class actions and collective redress
10 Enforcement and Compliance 3 topics
1 Regulatory Authorities
- Powers and jurisdiction
- Coordination mechanisms
- Investigation procedures
2 Sanctions and Remedies
- Administrative fines
- Civil liability
- Criminal penalties
3 Compliance Programs
- Risk assessment
- Training and awareness
- Audit and monitoring
11 Specialized Privacy Domains 4 topics
1 Health Data Privacy
- Medical records protection
- Health research considerations
- Genetic privacy
2 Financial Data Privacy
- Banking secrecy
- Credit reporting regulations
- Payment data protection
3 Employee Data Privacy
- Workplace monitoring
- Recruitment data processing
- Employee rights vs. employer interests
4 Children's Privacy
- Age verification mechanisms
- Parental consent requirements
- Educational institutions and student data
12 Emerging Technologies and Privacy 4 topics
1 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Algorithmic transparency
- Training data privacy issues
- AI governance frameworks
2 Biometrics and Privacy
- Facial recognition challenges
- Biometric data protection
- Consent for biometric processing
3 Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers
- Immutability vs. right to erasure
- Privacy-enhancing blockchain technologies
- Regulatory approaches
4 Internet of Things (IoT)
- Notice and consent challenges
- Security requirements
- Device regulation
13 Privacy in Digital Marketing and Advertising 3 topics
1 Online Tracking Technologies
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Fingerprinting techniques
- Regulatory approaches
2 Targeted Advertising
- Behavioral advertising rules
- Ad tech ecosystem compliance
- Real-time bidding privacy concerns
3 Direct Marketing Regulations
- Opt-in vs. opt-out regimes
- B2B vs. B2C distinctions
- Email and SMS marketing rules
14 Cybersecurity and Data Privacy 3 topics
1 Security Requirements in Privacy Laws
- Technical measures
- Organizational safeguards
- Risk-based approaches
2 Overlapping Regulatory Regimes
- Cybersecurity regulations
- Critical infrastructure requirements
- Sector-specific security standards
3 Security Breach Response
- Technical vs. legal responses
- Digital forensics
- Recovery and prevention
15 Privacy and Law Enforcement 3 topics
1 Government Access to Data
- Legal frameworks for access
- Judicial oversight mechanisms
- Transparency requirements
2 Surveillance Laws and Privacy
- Mass surveillance issues
- Targeted surveillance safeguards
- International cooperation
3 National Security Exceptions
- Scope and limitations
- Proportionality requirements
- Oversight mechanisms
16 Privacy Litigation and Dispute Resolution 3 topics
1 Private Rights of Action
- Standing requirements
- Damage models
- Class certification issues
2 Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Online dispute resolution
3 Key Privacy Case Law
- Landmark decisions
- Evolving jurisprudence
- Jurisdictional differences
17 Future of Data Privacy Law 3 topics
1 Convergence and Harmonization Trends
- International standards development
- Regulatory cooperation
- Global frameworks
2 Privacy and Technological Innovation
- Privacy-enhancing technologies
- Privacy-preserving computation
- Data minimization technologies
3 Ethics and Responsible Data Use
- Ethical frameworks beyond compliance
- Corporate social responsibility
- Human-centric data governance
18 Professional Practice in Data Privacy Law 3 topics
1 Role of Privacy Professionals
- Chief Privacy Officer functions
- Privacy legal counsel
- Privacy engineering
2 Privacy Compliance Programs
- Program development
- Implementation strategies
- Measuring effectiveness
3 Professional Development and Resources
- Certifications and qualifications
- Professional associations
- Continuing education
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