DPO mentoring and training
Unlock your potential as a data protection officer with the support of our one-to-one data protection officer training and mentoring
Data protection is more than just a compliance requirement, it’s a fundamental part of any organisation’s success. As a data protection officer (DPO) or someone with data protection responsibilities, you hold the key to safeguarding your organisation’s most valuable asset: data.
DPO mentoring and training
Are you feeling confident in your role? Do you have the support you need to thrive and grow in this ever-changing terrain? Do you feel confident with your organisation’s use of AI and ever evolving laws?
Our one-to-one training and mentoring programme is here to guide you. Whether you’re new to the role of a DPO or looking to enhance your existing skills, we offer tailored support from privacy experts who are committed to your success.
Build a privacy culture in your organisation
We understand the challenges you face, from keeping up with emerging privacy laws to ensuring compliance at every level. Our experts will guide you every step of the way, offering insights and practical advice on how to:
- Master your role: Dive deep into the key responsibilities of a DPO, understand your internal brand, and ensure that your organisation's privacy function is structured for long-term success.
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships: Learn the art of stakeholder management, ensuring that data protection isn’t just a checkbox exercise but a core value embedded across all business functions.
- Create a lasting privacy culture: Build relationships with everyone within your organisation and empower them to spread the privacy message. You’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and instill a privacy-first mindset at every level of your organisation.
- Stay ahead of the curve: With horizon scanning for emerging privacy laws, you’ll always be prepared for what’s next, ensuring your organisation remains compliant and stays ahead of regulatory changes.
What’s included?
Over the course of six months, our privacy mentors will work one on one with you to cover essential areas that will transform your role and boost your confidence. Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll receive:
- An overview of the DPO role and your internal brand: Understand the full scope of your responsibilities and how to effectively position yourself within your organisation.
- Stakeholder management skills: Learn how to communicate with senior leadership, data governance, data science, IT, HR and legal teams and other departments to align everyone on privacy priorities.
- Setting up your privacy function for success: Ensure your privacy and AI framework is comprehensive and practical, paving the way for a robust and sustainable privacy programme.
- Using data protection champions: Find and empower key team members who can help advocate for data protection across your organisation.
- Review of your accountability framework: Assess your existing framework and identify areas for improvement to make it more effective and aligned with your organisation’s objectives.
- Emerging privacy laws: Stay informed on the latest trends and privacy regulations, from AI and GDPR updates to global compliance standards, ensuring you're always in the know.
- Building awareness and engagement: Develop strategies to raise privacy awareness among your colleagues and stakeholders.
- Effective oversight and monitoring: Implement ongoing oversight and monitoring to ensure that your privacy efforts are continuously improving.
- Board reporting: Learn how to set up and deliver clear, insightful reports to the board, showcasing your progress and the value of your privacy function.
Ongoing support beyond six months
After completing the initial six month programme, you won’t be left to navigate your journey alone. Our keep-in-touch mentoring calls are designed to ensure you continue developing, troubleshoot any challenges, and refine your strategies as your role evolves.
Our mentorship isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about empowering you to take ownership of data protection within your organisation and develop into a leader who drives change, instills confidence, and creates a lasting privacy culture.
- Who should attend: Those with existing experience with data protection responsibilities, people who are new to the DPO role or existing DPOs who want to build on their skills and data protection managers.
- Duration: 12 months: One day’s mentoring a month for the first six months, with six additional one-hour mentoring calls for the last 6 months.
- Location: Our London office or virtual sessions if preferred.
- Ready to take the next step? Complete the form below to be informed when registration opens for our next cohort.