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Curriculum Details

Scope and Objective:

The course aims to equip students with a robust understanding of data privacy principles, regulations, and best practices. It provides foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel as a Data Privacy Analyst, enabling participants to design, implement, and manage data privacy programs effectively.

Intended Audience:

• University students in streams such as Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Business.
• Employed professionals seeking to transition into or enhance their skills in data privacy.
• Enthusiasts and individuals curious about data privacy laws and practices.

Pre-requisites:

• Basic understanding of data protection principles.
• Familiarity with information technologies and data management concepts.
• Recommended: Familiarity with writing code using at least one programming language.

Recommended Job Roles:

• Data Privacy Analyst
• Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Compliance Analyst
• Risk and Compliance Manager
• Privacy Consultant

Key Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamentals of data privacy and its significance in the digital age.
• Discuss key global data privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and DPDPA.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, and manage data privacy policies and procedures.
• Perform data subject access requests and handle data breaches effectively.
• Apply best practices for data protection and privacy by design and default.
• Use tools and technologies for privacy compliance and monitoring.
• Understand the role of a Data Protection Officer and manage data privacy governance.

List of Tools Suggested:

• GDPR Compliance Tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc)
• Data Mapping Tools (e.g., DataGrail, Lucidchart, Microsoft Visio)
• Privacy Impact Assessment Software (e.g., NIST Privacy Framework tools)
• Data Breach Response Tools (e.g., CyberInt, CrowdStrike Falcon, ID Agent)
• Data Encryption and Masking Tools (e.g., BitLocker, VeraCrypt, Symantec)

Total Curriculum Duration:

• 45 hours (30 hours theory + 15 hours practical)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are NASSCOM SSC Recognized Courses?

• Courses that align with the Foundation curriculum and performance criteria of National Occupation Standards validated by NASSCOM. These courses are endorsed by industry standards and offer a recognized certification upon completion.

• Duration and cost vary across different providers. Learners can choose from various options based on their convenience and budget.

• University students in Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Business.
• Employed professionals seeking to enhance their career in data privacy.
• Enthusiasts interested in understanding data privacy laws and practices.

• Yes. Learners should have:
  • Basic understanding of data protection principles.
  • Familiarity with information technologies and data management concepts.
  • Familiarity with coding in at least one programming language is recommended.

• The curriculum is industry-aligned, developed with input from experts in the field. Completing the course enables learners to take the SSC Foundation Data Privacy assessment for a NASSCOM SSC certification.

• It signifies a validated understanding of core data privacy concepts, enhancing credibility and career prospects in the field of data privacy.

• No, the assessment is optional. Learners can choose to take the SSC Foundation Data Privacy assessment to earn the NASSCOM SSC Certificate.

• The assessment covers the Foundation Data Privacy model curriculum.
• Typically contains 30-35 questions.
• Duration: 60-75 minutes.
• Question types include MCQs, Media-Based (MB), Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Direct Concept (DC), and Scenario-Based Questions.
• A score of 70% or above is required to pass. Successful candidates receive an SSC NASSCOM Certificate.

• No, the assessment cost is separate from the course fee charged by the content provider.

• SSC assessments are available in batch-mode, with a minimum batch size of 30 candidates. Contact your institution’s NASSCOM coordinator to schedule the test for your group.