In this course, students will be introduced to concepts related to privacy and data protection, including how these concepts factor into GRC and cybersecurity risk management. Students will learn about the data lifecycle, major privacy frameworks, and privacy-by-design principles. Additionally, students will utilize knowledge gained about IT risk, business risk, and various privacy frameworks, regulations, and standards to review these case studies.
Prerequisites
CYBR 1204.
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What you will learn
- Introduction to significant data privacy regulations
- Privacy foundational principles
- Privacy by design
- Data lifecycle (collection, use disclosure, retention, destruction)
- Calo’s harm dimensions
- Privacy threats and violations
- Data classification and inventory
- Privacy risk management
- Privacy impact assessment
- Data governance
- Data subject rights and consent management
- Privacy incident response
- Privacy enhancing technologies
- Privacy risk management
- Privacy regulations and frameworks
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12153 |
January 10, 2026 to April 18, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22419 |
May 7, 2026 to August 13, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.