Privacy by Design

Embedding data protection and privacy into systems, processes and products from the outset

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of privacy by design and privacy by default principles and their application in organisational contexts. Learners will explore the seven foundational principles of privacy by design, data minimisation, purpose limitation, data protection impact assessments and the role of the data protection officer. The course supports compliance with UK GDPR Article 25 and ICO guidance.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the principles of privacy by design and privacy by default
• Apply data minimisation and purpose limitation principles
• Integrate privacy considerations into project and system design
• Understand when a data protection impact assessment is required
• Conduct or support a DPIA process
• Understand the role of privacy by design in UK GDPR compliance
• Embed privacy controls into products, systems and processes

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)