PECB Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Develop the legal, technical, and operational competencies required to serve as an effective Data Protection Officer under GDPR and the Kenya Data Protection Act.
Certification Body
PECB
Duration
5 Days
Delivery Options
Online & In-Person
Level
Lead / Officer
Course Overview
The PECB Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) course empowers privacy, legal, and IT security professionals to design and oversee organizational privacy compliance frameworks. Participants learn how to map personal data flows, maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), manage cross-border data transfers, and respond to data breaches within statutory timelines.
Complete Module Breakdown
6 Core Modules
01
Module 1: Data Protection Concepts, Legal Frameworks (GDPR & Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019) & Principles
02
Module 2: Designation, Role, Independence & Responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
03
Module 3: Lawfulness of Processing, Consent Management, Data Subject Rights & Privacy Notices
04
Module 4: Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), Privacy by Design & Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
05
Module 5: Technical & Organizational Security Measures, Third-Party Processor Contracts & Cross-Border Transfers
06
Module 6: Incident Response, 72-Hour Breach Notification & Supervisory Authority (ODPC) Engagement
Benefits of Certification & Why Train With M3 Consulting
Prepares organizations for full compliance with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya and GDPR
Includes actionable DPIA, RoPA, and Data Breach Response playbooks
Globally recognized PECB Certified Data Protection Officer certification pathway
Interactive Online or In-Person classes led by certified privacy practitioners
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of data privacy regulations or information security governance.
Who Should Attend
Data Protection Officers, Legal Counsel, Compliance Managers, Risk Officers, HR Directors, and IT Security Leads.
Flexible Online & In-Person
