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​COURSE OVERVIEW

Data privacy and security have emerged as fundamental pillars of the digital economy, influencing how organizations collect, process, and safeguard personal information. In an era of rapid technological advancement and data driven business models, protecting user trust is not merely a best practice it is a legal and ethical imperative. This program begins by establishing a strong conceptual foundation, exploring global and Indian privacy frameworks, clarifying the distinction between data privacy and data security, and tracing the evolution from the IT Act, 2000 and SPDI Rules to the landmark Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 & DPDP Rules, 2025. Participants will gain a clear understanding of why privacy matters in today’s interconnected world and the roles of key stakeholders, including Data Principals, Data Fiduciaries, and Consent Managers. The course will be suitable for law students, professionals, advocates, tech. Students & professionals in upgrading their career.

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Building on this foundation, the course provides an in-depth analysis of the Indian regulatory landscape, covering the DPDP Act and the forthcoming DPDP Rules, 2025. Learners will examine core principles such as consent, breach notification, and retention norms, alongside the rights of individuals and organizational obligations. Practical modules on consent management and privacy-by-design will enable participants to implement verifiable consent mechanisms and design user-centric interfaces that meet compliance requirements. Additionally, the program addresses cybersecurity frameworks, encryption techniques, and sectoral guidelines from CERT-In, RBI, and SEBI, ensuring participants can integrate privacy with robust security practices.

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The final segment emphasizes operational readiness through modules on breach management, cross-border data transfers, and compliance audits. Participants will learn to respond effectively to data breaches within the mandated 72-hour window, draft communication templates, and execute mock incident response exercises. Case studies on cloud compliance and hands-on activities such as Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) will provide practical experience. By the end of the program, learners will be equipped to navigate complex regulatory requirements, implement privacy-by-design principles, and establish governance frameworks that foster trust, resilience, and compliance in the digital ecosystem.