Training Overview:

This is an unparalleled opportunity to streamline your journey toward Data Privacy Act (DPA) of 2012 compliance. Over the past six years, our dedicated team has refined a methodology that stands as the most efficient path to DPA compliance—significantly reducing complexity and expediting the process.

Take advantage of this advanced version of our Full-Build model, a re-engineered approach designed to fast-track your assessment and compliance journey. With this enhanced strategy, we can reduce the typical compliance timeline from five weeks to a mere two weeks, provided your team is primed and prepared for an active, hands-on workshop experience.

This is not just a learning session; it's a transformative workshop where your data privacy officers will engage, apply, and emerge with actionable strategies to ensure your organization's compliance.

Training Objectives:

At the end of this training, participants should be able to:

• Achieve Rapid Compliance: Streamline their organization’s journey toward Data Privacy Act (DPA) compliance by applying proven methodologies and practical tools.

• Develop Robust Privacy Frameworks: Establish and implement effective privacy management programs, policy manuals, and governance structures to safeguard organizational data.

• Enhance Breach Response Capabilities: Proactively manage, report, and mitigate data breaches through well-defined procedures and hands-on simulations.

Training Outline:

Session 1: Assessing the Current State of Data Privacy Compliance

Objective: Enable participants to evaluate their organization's current data privacy compliance level.

Topics:

• Introduction to Data Privacy Compliance in the Philippines

• Overview of   the Data Privacy Act of 2012

• Self-Assessment Tools for Compliance Status

• Identifying Gaps and Prioritizing Actions

Session 2: Governance of the Office of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Objective: Empower participants to establish or enhance the governance structure of their DPO's office.

Topics:

• Roles and Responsibilities of the DPO

• Setting Up the DPO's Office: Structure and Functions

• Enhancing DPO's Effectiveness through Governance

Session 3: Conduct of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)

Objective: Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct effective PIAs.

Topics:

• Fundamentals of Privacy Impact Assessment

• Steps for Conducting a PIA

• Integrating PIA into Project Management

• Practical Exercises and Simulations

Session 4: Implementing the Privacy Management Program (PMP) and Privacy Policy Manual

Objective: Guide participants in developing and implementing a comprehensive PMP and Privacy Policy Manual.

Topics:

• Overview of Privacy Management Program

• Components of a Privacy Policy Manual

• Customizing PMP and Manual to Your Organization

• Monitoring and Continual Improvement

Session 5: Breach and Incident Reporting Procedure

Objective: Prepare participants to effectively manage and report data breaches and incidents.

Topics:

• Understanding Data Breaches and Incident Response

• Breach Reporting Procedures and Notification Requirements

• Simulated Breach Incident Workshop

• Post-Incident Analysis and Improvement Planning

Documentation for Compliance: The 5-Pillar Proof of Compliance (National Privacy Commission)

1. Office of the DPO: Documenting the DP Office and its function in the organization.

2. Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Report: Records of PIAs conducted, showing how risks are identified and mitigated.

3. Privacy Management Program: A comprehensive program document that outlines the organization's approach to privacy management, including roles, policies, processes, and monitoring mechanisms. Includes a complete PMP Manual.

4. Privacy Manual: This document should encapsulate the organization's privacy policies, detailing how personal data is handled, protected, processed, and disposed.

5. Breach and Incident Management: Documentation of the processes for managing data breaches and incidents, including detection, reporting, and remediation steps.