PROPOSED TOPIC: Understanding what constitutes personal data in the context of education and how to properly identify, classify, and protect it.
COURSE OVERVIEW
A master class on Data Protection and Privacy for educational institutions is an essential training session for individuals and organizations that handle sensitive information. The purpose of this class is to educate participants on best practices for data protection and privacy, especially in the educational setting. In this master class, participants will learn about the importance of data protection, regulations, and strategies for keeping data secure.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- The importance of data protection and privacy in educational institutions: This section will cover topics such as the impact of data breaches on individuals and organizations, the reputational damage, financial implications, and legal consequences. The instructors will also highlight the regulations and laws that require educational institutions to protect the data of students, staff, and faculty.
- Specific strategies for data protection and privacy in educational institutions: These strategies include developing a data protection policy that outlines the measures taken to secure sensitive data, training staff and faculty on data protection, securing devices and networks, implementing access controls, and monitoring data activity. Instructors will provide real-life examples of data breaches in the education sector and how they could have been prevented.
- Managing data breaches: This will include steps to take in the event of a data breach, how to investigate a data breach, and how to manage the aftermath of a breach. Participants will learn how to mitigate the impact of a data breach and comply with reporting requirements to regulators and authorities.
TARGET AUDIENCE
i. School administrators and principals
ii. Teachers and faculty members who handle student information
iii. Researchers in education data
FORMAT
Attendance of this master class will be physical only
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Date:
Time: 8:30am to 9:45am
Venue: