Executive
Education
Courses

Take Executive Education courses at Riga Business School to keep up with the latest developments in business education. Whether you’re a recent graduate or it’s been years since you called yourself a student, we welcome you to continue growing. This is an opportunity for you to develop and update your talents.

Oct 1 – Oct 29
Tuesdays

9 am – 1 pm

Online

EUR 750 + VAT

led by  Santa Prauliņa

Data Protection in 21st Century

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of personal data protection within various digital contexts. Through four detailed lecture cycles, participants will gain insights into the legal, technical, and practical aspects of data protection in companies, digital environments, employee management, and customer interactions. 

Each lecture cycle is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement robust data protection measures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations but not forgetting about the company’s business needs.

Participants will learn about the latest regulations, best practices, and tools to protect personal data. The course emphasizes practical applications and real-world scenarios, enabling participants to handle data protection challenges effectively.

Class and date Topic
 WEEK 1 October 1 Digital Personal Data Protection in the Company

  • Introduction to Data Protection Regulations: Understanding GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.
  • Data Protection Policies and Procedures: Developing and implementing effective data protection policies within the company.
  • Data Breach Response: Steps to take in case of a data breach, including notification procedures.
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Data Protection Officer: Does my company need it?
  • Data Security Measures: Implementing technical and organizational measures to ensure data security.
  • Employee Training and Awareness: Educating staff about their roles and responsibilities in data protection.
 WEEK2 

October 8

 Personal Data Protection in the Digital Environment

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Basics of protecting personal data online.
  • Online Privacy Tools: Tools and technologies to protect personal data on the internet.
  • Encryption and Anonymization: Techniques to protect data privacy.
  • Dark patterns: what they are and how they interfere with personal data protection
 WEEK 3 

   October 15

 Employee Personal Data Processing in the Digital Environment

  • Employee Data Privacy Rights: Understanding employee rights regarding data privacy.
  • Data Collection and Retention Policies: Best practices for collecting and retaining employee data.
  • Monitoring and Surveillance: Legal and ethical considerations in employee monitoring.
  • Consent and Transparency: Ensuring transparency and obtaining consent for data processing.
  • Remote Work and Data Protection: Managing data protection in remote work environments.
  • Data Access and Sharing: Policies for accessing and sharing employee data.
 WEEK 4

October 29

 Customer Personal Data Processing in the Digital Environment

  • Customer Consent Management: Obtaining and managing customer consent for data processing.
  • Customer Data Security: Implementing measures to protect customer data from breaches and unauthorized access.
  • Privacy Policies and Notices: Crafting clear and comprehensive privacy policies for customers.
  • Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation: Principles of collecting only necessary data and using it for specific purposes.
  • Handling Customer Data Requests: Procedures for responding to customer data access and deletion requests.
  • Third-Party Data Sharing: Managing and securing data when shared with third-party vendors or partners.

Course is priced at 750 Eur + VAT

Requirements to receive the certificate:

  • Students will get their certificate on the basis of attendance and active participation during the course.

Data Protection in 21st Century

EUR 750 + VAT

led by Santa Prauliņa

Oct 1 – Oct 29
Tuesdays

9 am – 1 pm

Online

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of personal data protection within various digital contexts. Through four detailed lecture cycles, participants will gain insights into the legal, technical, and practical aspects of data protection in companies, digital environments, employee management, and customer interactions. 

Each lecture cycle is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement robust data protection measures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations but not forgetting about the company’s business needs.

Participants will learn about the latest regulations, best practices, and tools to protect personal data. The course emphasizes practical applications and real-world scenarios, enabling participants to handle data protection challenges effectively.

Class and date Topic
 WEEK 1 October 1 Digital Personal Data Protection in the Company

  • Introduction to Data Protection Regulations: Understanding GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.
  • Data Protection Policies and Procedures: Developing and implementing effective data protection policies within the company.
  • Data Breach Response: Steps to take in case of a data breach, including notification procedures.
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Data Protection Officer: Does my company need it?
  • Data Security Measures: Implementing technical and organizational measures to ensure data security.
  • Employee Training and Awareness: Educating staff about their roles and responsibilities in data protection.
 WEEK2 

October 8

 Personal Data Protection in the Digital Environment

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Basics of protecting personal data online.
  • Online Privacy Tools: Tools and technologies to protect personal data on the internet.
  • Encryption and Anonymization: Techniques to protect data privacy.
  • Dark patterns: what they are and how they interfere with personal data protection
 WEEK 3 

   October 15

 Employee Personal Data Processing in the Digital Environment

  • Employee Data Privacy Rights: Understanding employee rights regarding data privacy.
  • Data Collection and Retention Policies: Best practices for collecting and retaining employee data.
  • Monitoring and Surveillance: Legal and ethical considerations in employee monitoring.
  • Consent and Transparency: Ensuring transparency and obtaining consent for data processing.
  • Remote Work and Data Protection: Managing data protection in remote work environments.
  • Data Access and Sharing: Policies for accessing and sharing employee data.
 WEEK 4

October 29

 Customer Personal Data Processing in the Digital Environment

  • Customer Consent Management: Obtaining and managing customer consent for data processing.
  • Customer Data Security: Implementing measures to protect customer data from breaches and unauthorized access.
  • Privacy Policies and Notices: Crafting clear and comprehensive privacy policies for customers.
  • Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation: Principles of collecting only necessary data and using it for specific purposes.
  • Handling Customer Data Requests: Procedures for responding to customer data access and deletion requests.
  • Third-Party Data Sharing: Managing and securing data when shared with third-party vendors or partners.

Course is priced at 750 Eur + VAT

Requirements to receive the certificate:

  • Students will get their certificate on the basis of attendance and active participation during the course.