9 Topics
5 Days
44 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
• HR Managers and Directors
• HR Compliance Officers
• Data Privacy Professionals in HR
• HRIS Managers and HR Tech Leads
• Talent Acquisition and L&D Professionals
• Compensation and Benefits Officers
• Employee Relations and Legal HR Advisors
• Internal Auditors and Risk Managers
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders
Session Objectives
- Apply data privacy principles to HR operations and digital systems
- Build HR data governance structures that support compliance and transparency
- Navigate ethical challenges in employee monitoring and surveillance
- Implement data subject rights protocols (access, correction, erasure)
- Conduct data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) for HR programs
About the Course
In today’s data-driven workplace, Human Resources professionals handle some of the most sensitive employee data, making them key custodians of privacy, ethical governance, and regulatory compliance. The HR Data Privacy, Ethics, and Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA) Training Course empowers HR practitioners to confidently manage, protect, and process personal data within the evolving global legal landscape. With stricter regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) shaping how employee information must be handled, this course is designed to help HR teams mitigate risk, build trust, and safeguard organizational reputation.
This hands-on course blends theory with real-world application, providing a clear understanding of legal mandates, ethical dilemmas, and compliance strategies related to employee data management. Participants will learn how to map and audit HR data flows, enforce consent and access policies, train staff, respond to data breaches, and embed privacy by design into HR systems. Whether handling international personnel files, monitoring health and wellness data, or implementing AI-driven HR tools, HR leaders must uphold the highest data protection standards to remain compliant and competitive.
Curriculum & Topics
9 Topics | 44 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Definitions of personal and sensitive employee data
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Workshop 1.2:
Overview of privacy laws and global regulatory trends
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Workshop 1.3:
Importance of privacy and trust in the digital workplace
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Workshop 1.4:
Key differences between GDPR and HIPAA compliance
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Workshop 1.5:
Role of HR in protecting data subject rights
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Workshop 2.1:
Core principles and legal basis for processing employee data
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Workshop 2.2:
Consent, legitimate interest, and contractual necessity
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Workshop 2.3:
Lawful data sharing across borders and vendors
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Workshop 2.4:
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules for health-related data
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Workshop 2.5:
Recordkeeping and legal documentation requirements
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Workshop 3.1:
Mapping data flows and HR information lifecycles
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Workshop 3.2:
Secure collection practices and digital onboarding
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Workshop 3.3:
Access control, encryption, and storage policies
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Workshop 3.4:
Using employee data for decision-making and analytics
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Workshop 3.5:
Managing employee consent and opt-out mechanisms
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Workshop 4.1:
Embedding privacy in HRIS and cloud-based platforms
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Workshop 4.2:
Configuring user roles and data minimization
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Workshop 4.3:
Conducting privacy impact assessments for new HR tools
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Workshop 4.4:
Avoiding bias in AI and algorithmic decision-making
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Workshop 4.5:
Collaboration between HR, IT, and legal teams
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Workshop 5.1:
Right to access, rectification, erasure, and portability
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Workshop 5.2:
Handling employee data requests efficiently and legally
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Workshop 5.3:
Communicating privacy rights during onboarding
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Workshop 5.4:
Responding to objections and consent withdrawals
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Workshop 5.5:
Automating HR responses to data subject requests
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Workshop 6.1:
Due diligence and contractual clauses for HR vendors
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Workshop 6.2:
Outsourcing payroll, recruitment, and benefits securely
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Workshop 6.3:
Standard contractual clauses and data transfer safeguards
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Workshop 6.4:
Monitoring vendor performance and audit readiness
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Workshop 6.5:
Managing subcontractors and offshore service providers
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Workshop 7.1:
Common causes and types of HR-related breaches
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Workshop 7.2:
Preparing HR breach response playbooks
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Workshop 7.3:
Detection, notification, and mitigation protocols
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Workshop 7.4:
Communicating breaches to employees and regulators
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Workshop 7.5:
Lessons learned and continuous improvement
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Workshop 8.1:
Surveillance, tracking, and employee productivity tools
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Workshop 8.2:
Balancing transparency with legal obligations
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Workshop 8.3:
Diversity data collection and fairness in decision-making
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Workshop 8.4:
Ethical risks of people analytics and predictive modeling
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Workshop 8.5:
Building a privacy-conscious organizational culture
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Workshop 9.1:
Governance structures and HR privacy officers
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Workshop 9.2:
Auditing HR practices and maintaining accountability
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Workshop 9.3:
Integrating privacy training into HR development plans
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Workshop 9.4:
Developing HR privacy policies and employee notices
General Notes
This course will be delivered by our experts and professionals in data analysis with vast experience. The workshop will be highly interactive
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
The training will be conducted by PB Institute of Research and Technology
The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training and proof of payment sent to: info@pbirt.co.ke
