IIM - Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)
Become an IIM certified Data Protection Officer, equipped to lead privacy and deliver data protection programmes.
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Overview
About This Course
The Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) programme builds the competence required to lead an organisation’s data protection and privacy programme — covering data protection principles, data subject rights, controller and processor obligations, security, third-party risk, cross-border transfer, and the day-to-day responsibilities of a DPO. Delivered by PCL’s data protection practitioners and mapped to the Nigeria Data Protection Act and global best practice.
Course Modules
Introduction to Data Protection and Privacy
Fundamental concepts and key terminology of data protection and privacy, and the regulations and frameworks that shape the discipline in Nigeria, across Africa, and globally.
Principles and Lawful Basis
The core data protection principles and the lawful bases for processing personal data — and how to select, document, and defend the basis relied upon.
Data Subjects’ Rights
The rights available to data subjects and how to operationalise them, including receiving, assessing, and responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) within statutory timelines.
Data Controllers and Data Processors
Distinguishing controllers, joint controllers, and processors, and the obligations, contractual arrangements, and accountability requirements attaching to each role.
Data Security
Technical and organisational measures that secure processing, together with breach identification, notification, response, and mitigation strategies.
Managing Third-Party Risk
Assessing and governing vendors, processors, and sub-processors across the engagement lifecycle — due diligence, contracting, monitoring, and exit.
Cross-Border Data Transfer
The rules governing international transfers of personal data and the safeguards, adequacy considerations, and transfer mechanisms required to support them.
Emerging Technologies and Data Protection
Evaluating the data protection and privacy implications of artificial intelligence, cloud, biometrics, and other emerging technologies, and the controls that keep their use compliant.
Roles and Responsibilities of a DPO
The day-to-day practice of the DPO — building and managing a data protection programme, conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs), delivering employee training, and engaging the regulator.
What You'll Be Able To Do
Understand the fundamental concepts of data protection and privacy, including key terminologies, principles, lawful bases, and data subjects’ rights
Identify and explain key data protection regulations and frameworks in Nigeria, Africa and globally
Understand the obligations of data controllers and data processors
Understand cross-border data transfers and safeguards
Understand and apply data protection principles in organisational processes and policies
Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Evaluate the data protection and privacy implications of emerging technologies
Develop a data protection and privacy training programme for employees
Handle data breaches and develop strategies for response and mitigation
Develop, implement, and manage a data protection programme
Reserve your place
Book onto an upcoming cohort — our team confirms your enrolment within 1 business day.
Book This TrainingWho Should Attend
- Aspiring and practising Data Protection Officers
- Compliance, legal, and risk professionals
- IT and information security teams
- Governance and audit professionals transitioning into privacy
Your Instructor
Meet the Lead Trainer
Fiyinfoluwa Ololuwaole
Head of Technology Audit & Assurance
Schedule
Upcoming Training Schedule
This course follows the published examination calendar. View the full schedule below and book your place.
CDPO Examination Schedule
Mock and main examination dates and registration deadlines, published annually.
Ready to become CDPO certified?
Book your place today, or contact our team to discuss the right cohort for you.