Data Protection and Privacy – Navigating Data

Course Aims and Objectives

Course Details: Data Protection and Privacy – Navigating Data Protection Compliance

for Businesses in the UAE

In an era of increasingly stringent global and local data protection and privacy regulations,

particularly within the UAE, understanding and implementing compliant practices is

paramount for all businesses. This comprehensive course is designed to provide a thorough

overview of data protection principles and their practical application across various business

operations.

Throughout this course, we will delve into the key legal requirements for handling personal

data, from its collection and processing to storage and deletion, with a strong emphasis on

relevant UAE laws and international best practices. We will explore data protection

considerations across diverse business functions, including but not limited to:

 Employment and Recruitment: Examining the specific legal requirements for handling

personal data of employees and job applicants throughout the entire employment lifecycle,

from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing employment and termination, and identifying

potential data protection risks at each stage. This will also include on the misconceptions

that’s there so far as data protection protocols are concerned and the best legal implications.

The Course aims to incorporate the following verticals:

 The course will incorporate case studies and practical scenarios illustrating common data

protection challenges faced by businesses in the UAE. Participants will explore effective

strategies for mitigating risks, responding to data breaches, and establishing robust data

governance frameworks.

 The course would also discuss relevant cases and application of local laws including UAE

penal code, labour laws, constitutional laws, personal data protection laws and all other

relevant legal implications.

 We will cover the drafting of essential data protection documents, such as comprehensive

privacy notices, data processing agreements, and consent forms, and the requirements for

ensuring their legal validity and effectiveness across different business contexts.

 Participants are actively encouraged to ask questions and share their own experiences.

Interactive exercises will focus on real-world scenarios involving data protection incidents

within various business contexts, prompting participants to propose compliant and effective

resolution strategies.