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Privacy and Data Protection

Understand privacy law and build programs that protect personal data.

Overview

Privacy and Data Protection: where to start

Privacy programs turn legal obligations into processes: knowing what personal data you hold, why, who can access it and how you respond to rights requests and breaches. Requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Know the difference

Standard, regulation, certification or training

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Standard

A published document of requirements or guidance. Organisations are certified against some standards, not others.

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Regulation or law

Binding rules set by a government or authority. There is no certificate of compliance unless the authority creates one.

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Professional certification

A credential issued to a person by a certifying body after an exam and, often, proven experience.

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Training course

Teaching that builds knowledge. Attending a course does not by itself award a certification.

Key references

Standards, regulations and frameworks in this area

International standard

ISO/IEC 27701

Privacy information management extension to an information security management system.

EU regulation

GDPR

The EU General Data Protection Regulation.

National law

Saudi PDPL

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection Law, with the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) as regulator.

Courses and topics

Related V-Academy offerings

Frequently asked questions

Is privacy the same as security?

No. Security protects data from unauthorised access. Privacy governs how personal data is collected, used and shared.

Is this legal advice?

No. Take legal advice for your jurisdiction.

Delivery information

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