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Managing Data Privacy, Governance, Risk, and Compliance

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Build essential, hands-on skills in data privacy, governance, risk, and compliance to protect data, ensure trust, and meet regulatory requirements

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Data Management

Skills You Will Learn

  • Data Governance, Data Privacy, Data Security, Encryption Techniques, Risk Management

Offered By

  • SkillUpEdTech

Estimated Effort

  • 9 hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • March 9, 2026
About this Course
Safeguarding data is critical to every organization in today’s digital landscape. Designed for aspiring data professionals, analysts, system architects, and IT managers, this course gives you the practical knowledge to manage privacy, establish governance frameworks, and meet risk and compliance standards that businesses need. 

You will learn: 
  • Design and implement secure data strategies to protect sensitive information and reduce organizational risk. 
  • Apply data privacy, encryption, and access control techniques to meet security and compliance standards. 
  • Understand the role of data governance and architecture in building accountable, scalable data systems. 
  • Identify, assess, and manage data-related risks while aligning with global regulatory requirements. 

  • Course Overview

    In this course, you’ll develop the skills required to manage sensitive data, implement access control policies, mitigate risks, and stay compliant with global standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA. 

    You’ll begin by exploring the principles of data privacy and security, including looking at real-world breaches and best practices for implementing encryption, user access controls, and secure data systems. Next, you’ll dive into data architecture and governance—learning how to design robust data frameworks, define governance roles, and align data practices with business objectives. 

    The final modules cover risk management and compliance regulations, where you’ll evaluate risks, prioritize mitigation strategies, and study regulatory frameworks through expert-led content and industry examples. You’ll wrap up the course with a real-world capstone project, simulating the design of a secure, compliant data management system for a fictional healthcare company. 

    Whether you work in data management, analytics, security, or compliance, this course equips you with in-demand skills that strengthen your career prospects and your organization’s data practices.

    Prerequisites

    This is an intermediate-level course. To get the most from this course, you need to have a basic understanding of data management or IT systems. Additionally, familiarity with concepts like databases, access control, and business processes will help you engage more deeply with the course content. No programming experience is required.
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    Related Professional Certificate

    This course is part of the IBM Data Management Professional Certificate. This is a comprehensive program designed to prepare you for a career in data governance, architecture, and analytics, and we recommend that you enroll in the full certificate to develop end-to-end skills and build a standout portfolio that aligns with industry roles in data and IT management.

    Course Syllabus

  • Module 1: Data Privacy and Security 
    • Data privacy and exposure risks 
    • Encryption, access control, and secure system design 
    • Lab: MySQL User Management and Data Security 
  • Module 2: Data Architecture and Governance 
    • Data architecture frameworks and principles 
    • Governance roles, responsibilities, and best practices 
    • Case Study: Airbnb’s approach to data governance 
  • Module 3: Risk and Compliance 
    • Risk prioritization and mitigation strategies 
    • Overview of compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) 
    • Regulations and how they impact data systems 
  • Module 4: Final Project 
    • SecureHealth Inc. case simulation 
    • Design and submit a secure, compliant data solution 
  • Module 5: Course Wrap-Up 
    • Summary, glossary, and learner reflections 
    • Next steps and career guidance