Short course · ISO 27001 & GRC
Data Protection and Privacy Fundamentals
How to collect, store and use personal data responsibly, including the basics of Ghana’s Data Protection Act.
You will be able to: Handle customer and staff data responsibly and know your basic obligations.
What you will cover
Course outline
Every module includes lessons, written notes, practical exercises and a knowledge check.
- What counts as personal data
- Key principles of data protection
- Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) at a glance
- Consent, retention and security of data
- Handling requests and data breaches
Before you enrol
Everything you need to know
- Study time
- About 5 hours in total. Learn in one sitting or over a few days.
- Prerequisites
- None. Basic computer and internet skills are enough.
- Tools you need
- A computer or laptop with a modern web browser and a reliable internet connection.
- Assessment
- Knowledge checks in each section and a final assessment.
- Certificate
- Complete all required lessons and pass the final assessment with at least 70%. You then receive a verifiable Elnux Academy certificate of completion.
- Access
- 6 months from enrolment, on any device.
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