In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023 and global data protection regulations, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) has partnered with SkillsDA and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) to offer a three-day certified training program called ‘Bharath Data Protection Officer’ (DPO). Scheduled to commence on July 12, 2024, at RRU’s Puducherry campus, the program is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the DPDP Act and a comparative study of major international data protection laws.
The inaugural event will be graced by the Honorable Chief Minister of Puducherry, Sri N. Rangaswamy, the Honorable Speaker of Puducherry, Sri Embalam Selvam, and the Honorable Minister of Education, Home, and Industries, Shri A. Namassivayam.
The program comprises over 15 modules covering privacy governance, risk management, data breaches, ethical considerations, and more. It includes simulation exercises and assessments for participants. This certification is crucial for data protection officers, CIOs, compliance officers, data protection lawyers, and professionals handling data management. It equips them with deep knowledge and skills for effective digital data management. The mentors are Mr. Vaidyanathan Chandramouli, a seasoned leader in techno-management with 25+ years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance, and Mr. Mahesh Balakrishnan, a senior professional in integrated risk management, cybersecurity, and cyber forensics.