Training on Data Privacy and Records Security Certification
Protect records and ensure compliance with global privacy laws. Gain certification-ready skills in data privacy, security, risk, and breach response
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Foundation
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
How can organizations protect sensitive information in an era where a single data breach can lead to financial loss, legal penalties, and reputational damage? Effective privacy and records security require more than technology, they demand strong governance, compliance, and risk management practices.
This certification course equips participants with practical skills to protect sensitive records and comply with major data protection standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA. Through real world case studies, risk assessments, and incident response simulations, participants will learn how to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen security policies, and manage privacy risks with confidence.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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Records and Information Managers
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Data Privacy Officers (DPOs)
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Compliance and Risk Managers
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IT and Security Specialists
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Legal and Governance Professionals
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Anyone responsible for managing sensitive records and data
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Explain the intersection of records management and data privacy.
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Apply global data privacy regulations to organizational recordkeeping.
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Design and maintain secure recordkeeping systems.
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Conduct risk assessments and implement security controls.
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Develop effective data breach response and recovery strategies.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Data Privacy & Records Security
- Key concepts: privacy, confidentiality, integrity, availability
- Understanding sensitive and personal data in records
- Overview of global privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
- Practical Exercise: Map personal data within your organization’s records systems.
Module 2: Privacy Laws and Records Management Compliance
- GDPR, HIPAA, Data Protection Acts, and sector-specific laws
- Privacy-by-design in recordkeeping systems
- Rights of individuals vs. organizational requirements
- Case Study: GDPR compliance challenges in a multinational organization.
Module 3: Risk Assessments & Security Controls in Recordkeeping
- Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
- Identifying vulnerabilities in electronic and physical records
- Implementing layered security measures (access control, encryption, retention policies)
- Practical Exercise: Carry out a sample risk assessment for a digital record system.
Module 4: Incident Response & Data Breach Management
- Steps in data breach response: detection, containment, reporting, recovery
- Legal requirements for breach notification
- Lessons learned from global breaches in records management
- Case Study: Analyzing a real-world records security breach and its aftermath.
Module 5: Building a Culture of Privacy & Security
- Embedding privacy awareness into organizational culture
- Training staff and monitoring compliance
- Continuous improvement in records security
- Practical Exercise: Draft an organizational privacy and records security awareness plan.
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Gain in-demand expertise in both data privacy and records security
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Build confidence in managing sensitive information and responding to risks
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Strengthen career opportunities with certification-ready skills
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Reduce personal liability through deep knowledge of privacy compliance
Organizational Impact
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Strengthen compliance with global privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA, Data Protection Acts)
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Build secure, resilient recordkeeping systems against breaches and leaks
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Protect organizational reputation and maintain stakeholder trust
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Minimize costs of non-compliance, penalties, and data breach recovery
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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