Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is organising a two-credit course discussing Data Privacy Laws and their relevance in today’s digital era.

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is organising a two-credit course discussing Data Privacy Laws and their relevance in today’s digital era.

About RGNUL

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, thereby fulfilling the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization.

About the Course

Data is the new oil as they say it and has become an important asset for organisations. Technology is acting as a double-edged sword. It is imperative to focus on the protection of data. Therefore, this course has been designed to make students understand the data privacy laws around the globe and how Indian laws are shaping up.

This course will equip students with recent data privacy laws present across the globe like GDPR, CCPA, and Canadian Data Privacy Law. Also, this course will further help students in enhancing their knowledge of Indian Data Privacy Laws and regulations like the Information Technology Act, its rules and upcoming The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill.

Eligibility

All academicians, Practitioners, Researchers, and Students (across disciplines) are invited to join the Credit Course.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students will have sufficient knowledge of Data Privacy Laws and their relevance in today’s digital era.

Mode

The lectures will be conducted in blended mode through online lectures and classroom teaching. Cisco Webex will be used for organising the lectures.

Duration

August to November 2023

Commencement of Lectures

12-13 August 2023 onwards (All sessions will take place during weekends)

Registration Fee

INR 500.

Registration Details

All interested candidates are requested to make the payment and fill in their details on the link mentioned below to register for the event. Registrations are open till 31st July 2023 by 11.59 PM.

Click here to Register

About the Key Resource Person

Mr Harshad Tekwani is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Bachelor in Law and Bachelor in Commerce with more than 11 years of Experience in Risk & Governance, Trade, Anti-Corruption & AML Compliance Audits, Internal Audits, Forensic Audits, SoX Compliance, Privacy Risk Assessment, Privacy Impact Assessment, Data Privacy Audits. He is also a speaker at various forums on Risk & Governance and Forensic Audit. He has work experience with Johnsons Controls, KPMG India, PWC India, EY Dubai and TKT & CO.

Contribution, Lectures, Publication & Citings

  • Green Tick by Taxsutra - Comments on Revised Guidance Note on Accounting of Political Parties – Exposure Draft
  • Law Street India - Evaluating SEBI’s Proposals Regarding Shares with DVRs
  • Cayman Financial Review - Comments & Suggestions on Tax Morality to OECD
  • Financial Reporting Planning in COVID-19 Times - Law Street India
  • Issues within Indian Economy and Recommendations - Paper over Indian Economy - SSRN

Course Overview

  • Module – 1: Privacy Law Fundamentals
  • Module – 2: Introduction to the EU / GDPR
  • Module – 3: Introduction to the US Privacy Regime
  • Module – 4: Introduction to the Canadian Privacy Regime
  • Module – 5: India Privacy Law and Practices - I
  • Module – 6: India Privacy Law and Practices – II
  • Module – 7: The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022 - I
  • Module – 8: The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022– III

Downloads

Brochure: Click here to View

Contact

Email: adrc@rgnul.ac.in

  • Ms Mehvish Alam: +91-7760356952
  • Mr Prince Agarwal: +91-9460738697
  • Ms Vanshika Jain: +91-9875128001

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Updated On 17 July 2023 5:56 PM GMT
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