About this course
Are you a legal professional, law student, or anyone involved in data management and privacy compliance? In today's digital age, where data is a crucial asset, being well-versed in data protection law is a requisite skill for legal practitioners, policymakers, academics, and industry experts alike. This course gives you a comprehensive and practical understanding of the legal framework governing data protection in India.
About the course. Departing from traditional methods, the programme embraces a dynamic and engaging pedagogy that makes the complexities of data protection law both intriguing and approachable, combining recorded video lectures with precise text-based study material and a final assessment.
What you'll learn
- Trace the evolution of data protection law globally and in India
- Apply the core principles of data protection and the rights of data subjects
- Work with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the DPDP Act, 2023
- Understand the role of the Data Protection Officer, compliance and breach management
- Handle cross-border data transfer and data localisation
- Apply the law through real-life case studies and practical scenarios
Curriculum
1 · Video Lectures
5 lessons
Video Lecture 1
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Video Lecture 2
Video Lecture 3
Video Lecture 4
Video Lecture 5
2 · Reading Material
15 lessons
International Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Global Overview of Data Protection Laws
Principles of Data Protection and Privacy
Fundamental Key Concepts in Data Protection and Privacy
Rights of Data Subjects
Obligations of Data Controllers and Processors
Overview of Indian Legal Framework for Data Protection
Key Provisions of the DPDP Act
Compliance Requirements under DPDP Act
Key Principles of Data Protection and Data Subject Rights in DPDP Act
Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Compliance
Data Breach Management under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
Cross-border Data Transfer and Localization
Industry Best Practices and Standards
3 · Examination
1 lesson
Final Exam
Your instructor
GK
Adv. Gyan Prakash Kesharwani
Intellectual Property & Legal Research
LL.M (IP Laws), National Law University, Jodhpur
Adv. Gyan Prakash Kesharwani holds an LL.M in Intellectual Property Laws from National Law University, Jodhpur. He received Best Speaker, Best Researcher and Best Mooter awards during his studies, and designs and teaches CLRS Academy's certificate programmes.
