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Lawtech and digital

The Right to Privacy in the Digital World

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In the digital age, the concept of privacy is rapidly evolving with the introduction of new technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). Privacy now encompasses not only personal information but also the control of one’s digital identity, online reputation and autonomy. The need to balance individual privacy rights with business interests, public safety concerns, and technological advancement, poses significant challenges. 

Written by leading expert in human rights, Shoaib Khan, this interactive online course will delve into the legal and ethical principles governing technology and AI, and how privacy rights are upheld, monitored and enforced. This course also explores the frameworks for managing privacy risks against current and emerging challenges. 

Whether you’re new to privacy law or looking to deepen your expertise, this interactive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge to effectively advise your clients, through easy-to-read chapters. Enrol now! 

What this will cover

This course will cover the:  

  • foundations of digital privacy rights 
  • lawful bases for data processing and emerging technologies 
  • legal and ethical obligations surrounding AI and automated decision-making 
  • compliance requirements for surveillance and monitoring technologies 
  • strategic privacy risk management frameworks to address current and emerging challenges 
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:  

  • understand the evolution of privacy rights in the digital age and how traditional privacy laws have developed 
  • assess the legal bases for lawful data processing under UK GDPR 
  • demonstrate an understanding of AI and automated decision-making obligations, including transparency, fairness, bias mitigation and human oversight 
  • understand privacy risk management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and proportionate industry-specific mitigation strategies 
  • effectively manage data breaches and privacy incidents, including incident documentation, regulatory reporting and long-term measures 
How you will learn

Course format 

This online course consists of the following elements: 

  • an interactive course presentation, with a variety of knowledge checks spaced throughout to test understanding of the material as the learner progresses 
  • an end-of-course assessment consisting of 10 questions 

Our courses conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form. 

Assessment 

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a pass mark of 70%. 

The knowledge checks included in the course presentation are intended to aid your understanding of the content and offer the opportunity to apply your knowledge. They do not form part of the assessment. 

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£115.76 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Online course
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Course length
60 minutes
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A2

The experts

Shoaib M Khan

Expert
Facilitator

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