Data Protection Essentials

Course Description:

As more businesses rely on big data, data protection and privacy is paramount. Personal identifiable information, or PII, is any data that could potentially identify a specific individual. Safeguarding this sensitive information is a critical responsibility that must be taken seriously at all times. Two major laws meant to protect PII, as well as other data, are the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS.

Why “Data Protection Essentials” Matters:

At completion of this module, the participant will be able to:

• Identify material that is considered personal data or PII
• Understand the intent of the GDPR and PCI DSS
• Take steps to protect sensitive data
• Recognize and avoid practices that can expose sensitive data