Course Overview:
This training explores the real-world challenges of protecting personal data in the banking and financial sectors. With businesses operating across jurisdictions and handling vast amounts of sensitive information, financial professionals must navigate complex privacy regulations daily. This training will provide a clear understanding of data protection requirements under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and offer practical strategies to manage risks effectively in various banking and financial service contexts.
Course objectives:
- Recognize Everyday Privacy Risks – Understand the common data protection challenges financial professionals face in their daily work.
- Make Sense of Privacy Laws – Break down the key requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and what they mean for your role.
- Handle Cross-Border Data with Confidence – Learn how to navigate privacy regulations when dealing with international transactions and multi-functional teams.
- Put Data Protection into Action – Discover practical steps to safeguard sensitive information and reduce security risks.
- Build a Strong Privacy Culture – Develop best practices for maintaining compliance without disrupting business operations.
- Know What to Do in a Data Breach – Learn how to respond effectively if a data breach occurs, minimizing both legal consequences and reputational damage.
Upon the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Identify and address privacy risks in their daily banking and financial operations.
- Understand and apply key principles of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to ensure compliance.
- Navigate cross-border and multi-functional data protection challenges with confidence.
- Implement practical strategies to safeguard sensitive customer and business information.
- Develop strong data governance practices that balance security with operational efficiency.
- Effectively respond to data breaches, minimizing legal, financial, and reputational risks.
Course Outline:
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Collecting and Storing Personal Data Responsibly – Understand the key requirements for gathering, keeping, and securing personal data while ensuring its accuracy. |
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Communicating Data Collection Clearly – Learn how to properly state the purpose of data
collection in a Personal Information Collection Statement to maintain transparency. |
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Using Personal Data Ethically and Legally – Explore what qualifies as using data for a purpose directly related to its original collection intent. |
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Managing Third-Party Data Handling – Understand the responsibilities and safeguards required when outsourcing processes that involve customer data. |
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Transferring Data Across Borders – Learn the legal implications and potential liabilities of sharing customer data outside Qatar. |
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Responding to Data Breaches – Know what steps to take if a data leak occurs and when to issue Data Breach Notification. |
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Disclosing Data to Authorities – Understand the legal requirements and best practices for sharing customer data with law enforcement agencies while maintaining compliance. |
Delivery Method:
In-Person Classes
Target Audience:
Data Protection Officers, Compliance Officers, Company Secretaries, Solicitors, Direct Marketing practitioners.
Trainer’s Profile:
Dr. Charbel Boustany
Dr. Boustany holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from France. He continues to deliver professional training workshops since more than 10 years to a vast number of enterprises. Additionally, Dr. Boustany is the Campus Director of the American University of Science and Technology in Lebanon, Bekaa, since October 2015. He has overseen a dedicated team comprising 64 faculty members and 15 staff. Additionally, he effectively navigated and achieved international accreditations from entities such as ABET, IACBE, and EVALAG.
