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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 27018
- ISO 27018 overview
- Purpose and scope
- Cloud privacy concepts
- Personally identifiable information
- Public cloud environments
- Key terminology
Module 2: Cloud Privacy Roles & Responsibilities
- PII principals
- PII controllers
- PII processors
- Cloud service providers
- Shared responsibilities
- Accountability
Module 3: Privacy Principles in Cloud Environments
- Consent and choice
- Purpose legitimacy
- Collection limitation
- Data minimisation
- Use and retention
- Privacy considerations
Module 4: PII Processing & Data Handling
- PII collection
- Processing instructions
- Data classification
- Data storage
- Data transfer
- Secure handling practices
Module 5: Access Control & Information Security
- User access
- Authentication
- Authorisation
- Privileged access
- Information protection
- Access monitoring
Module 6: Transparency, Disclosure & Data Location
- Transparency requirements
- Cloud service information
- PII disclosure
- Third-party requests
- Data location awareness
- Subcontractor considerations
Module 7: Privacy Incidents & Data Lifecycle
- Privacy incidents
- Incident identification
- Incident communication
- Data retention
- PII deletion
- Secure disposal
Module 8: Accountability & Privacy Improvement
- Privacy responsibilities
- Monitoring practices
- Compliance awareness
- Documentation
- Reviewing privacy controls
- Continual improvement
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
Course Overview
The ISO 27018 Cloud Data Privacy Awareness course introduces working professionals to privacy and data protection principles for personally identifiable information processed in public cloud environments. Learners explore ISO 27018 concepts, cloud roles, PII responsibilities, consent, transparency, data handling, access controls, security incidents, data deletion, disclosure, accountability, and privacy-focused cloud practices.