Guidelines for Data Protection and Privacy

About This Course

This course is focused on Data Protection and Privacy (DPP) in the African context. The rapid development of digital technologies means vast amounts of data are being exchanged, creating a complex challenge to protect sensitive information.

This course unpacks the guidelines and recommendations for developing and implementing DPP policies, so you can use the appropriate frameworks to develop unified policies that are most impactful for your local context.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the seven Data Protection Principles and the key terminology of Data Protection and Privacy (DPP).
• Analyze the current challenges, similarities, and differences in DPP legislation across African countries.
• Evaluate and apply the guidelines and recommendations for developing and implementing DPP policies in your localised context.
• Formulate a practical plan to address a specific local DPP challenge using the provided harmonisation recommendations.

Course Assessments

To successfully complete this course and earn your certificate and badge, you will need to:

• Complete Learning Activities (self-assessments) throughout the course.
• Pass the graded Course Quiz.
• Complete the ungraded Course Project on local DPP challenges, applying your knowledge to your country's context and sharing your recommendations with your peers.

When you are ready to begin, click on the "Enrol Course" button above.