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-- L.D.

Privacy Pro Training

European Data Protection (CIPP/E)

Jan 27, 2021 -
Jan 28, 2021
$1995
Online
Led by Bob Siegel
This two-day training encompasses pan-European and national data protection laws, key data protection terminology and prac...
Webinars

CPRA: What you need to know

Jan 28, 2021
1:00 PM EST - 2:00 PM EST
Free
Online
Led by Ben Siegel
The CPRA expands and amends the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) that went into effect at the beginning of 2020. J...
Privacy Ref

The Astounding Mishap of Parler

Many of us have become aware that the social media site Parler was essentially shut down after a num...ber of service providers refused it further service. Without cloud services and hosting, the site simply lost the ability to function. Possibly less known, however, is that just before this happene...
Privacy Pro Training

Privacy Program Management (CIPM)

Feb 1, 2021 -
Feb 2, 2021
$1995
Online
Led by Ben Siegel
Privacy Program Management teaches you how to create and manage a privacy program. It gives you the tools to answer day-to...
Privacy Ref

Passwords for Shared Devices

My wife and I went shopping for furniture this weekend. After isolating for months, it was a pleasur...e to be outside and doing something seemingly “normal.” When we entered the furniture store, we were met by a salesperson with a tablet in hand. As we worked with her, I realized how ex...
Privacy Pro Training

Privacy in Technology (CIPT)

Feb 3, 2021 -
Feb 4, 2021
$1995
Online
Led by Bob Siegel
Privacy in Technology bridges the gap between technology and privacy. It allows technologists to become privacy savvy and ...
Privacy Ref

Privacy and COVID

My wife and I have been very careful about “staying within our Bubble,” but it was bound to happen. ...Someone outside of our small group had encountered someone who tested positive and the “Bubble” began to burst. It made me consider privacy in this time of pandemic. How the bubble came in contact ...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPM

Feb 8, 2021
7:30 pm EST - 9:00 pm EST
$35
Online
Developing a Privacy Program and Privacy Program Framework
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPM

Feb 9, 2021
7:30 pm EST - 9:00 pm EST
$35
Online
Privacy Operational Lifecycle: Assess and Protect
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Privacy Ref

Priva-See, Priva-Do

Most of these blogs come from the perspective of a privacy professional, noting what you can do to h...elp your organization be better at handling privacy. Today, however, I want to talk about you. Individuals have a lot to consider regarding privacy, particularly when it comes to applications and o...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPM

Feb 10, 2021
7:30 pm EST - 9:00 pm EST
$35
Online
Privacy Operational Lifecycle: Sustain and Respond
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Privacy Pro Training

U.S. Private-Sector Privacy (CIPP/US)

Feb 15, 2021 -
Feb 16, 2021
$1995
Online
Led by Bob Siegel
U.S. Private-Sector Privacy provides an overview of data protection laws and regulations in the U.S and an understanding o...
Privacy Pro Training

U.S. Privacy Officer Readiness (CIPP/US + CIPM)

Feb 15, 2021 -
Feb 18, 2021
$3690
Online
Led by Bob Siegel and Ben Siegel
This class provides participants with all the necessary information to develop and operate a privacy program focused on th...
Webinars

Privacy Roundtable Discussion

Feb 16, 2021
1:00 PM EST - 2:00 PM EST
Free
Online
Led by Ben Siegel
Join Privacy Expert Ben Siegel for an informative roundtable discussion Questions are welcome! Please submit them to info@...
Privacy Pro Training

Privacy Program Management (CIPM)

Feb 17, 2021 -
Feb 18, 2021
$1995
Online
Led by Ben Siegel
Privacy Program Management teaches you how to create and manage a privacy program. It gives you the tools to answer day-to...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPP/US

Feb 23, 2021
7:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST
$35
Online
1. Introduction to the U.S. Privacy Environment
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPP/US

Feb 24, 2021
7:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST
$35
Online
2. Limits on Private-sector Collection and Use of Data
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPP/US

Feb 25, 2021
7:00 pm EST - 8:30 pm EST
$35
Online
3. Government and Court Access to Private-sector Information, Workplace Privacy, and State Privacy Laws
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Webinars

Quarterly Data Breach Review

Mar 9, 2021
1:00 PM EST - 2:00 PM EST
Free
Online
Led by Ben Siegel
Once a quarter, we will review several recent breaches, discussing what happened and how it could have been prevented. Que...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPM

Mar 15, 2021
7:30 pm EST - 9:00 pm EST
$35
Online
Developing a Privacy Program and Privacy Program Framework
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPM

Mar 16, 2021
7:30 pm EST - 9:00 pm EST
$35
Online
Privacy Operational Lifecycle: Assess and Protect
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Certification Study Groups

Certification Study Groups – CIPM

Mar 17, 2021
7:30 pm EST - 9:00 pm EST
$35
Online
Privacy Operational Lifecycle: Sustain and Respond
There are many ways to prepare for taking a certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals...
Privacy Ref

Privacy team GO!

It is a fairly common trope in comic books or other superhero media where the invincible villain is ...on the brink of victory only to be foiled at the last moment by an Achilles heel. “NOOO” they cry out; “My one weakness, how did you know!??!” Then the hero makes a pun, saves the day, […]
Privacy Pro Training

U.S. Private-Sector Privacy (CIPP/US)

Mar 22, 2021 -
Mar 25, 2021
$1995
Online
Half-Day | Led by Bob Siegel
U.S. Private-Sector Privacy provides an overview of data protection laws and regulations in the U.S and an understanding o...