Data Protection and Privacy Resources
Tools, references, and learning materials for the Data Protection and Privacy course
Data Protection and Privacy: Course Resources
This page contains additional resources, references, and tools to support your learning journey in data protection and privacy.
Regulatory Frameworks and Guidance
GDPR Resources
- Official EU GDPR Portal - Complete guide to GDPR compliance
- European Data Protection Board Guidelines - Authoritative guidance
- ICO Guide to GDPR - UK supervisory authority guidance
- GDPR Enforcement Tracker - Database of GDPR fines and penalties
US Privacy Laws
- California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Text - Official text and regulations
- California Privacy Protection Agency - Regulatory authority for California privacy laws
- Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) - Virginia’s comprehensive privacy law
- Colorado Privacy Act - Colorado’s privacy legislation
- FTC Privacy Resources - Federal Trade Commission guidance
Global Privacy Laws
- IAPP Global Privacy Law and DPA Directory - Comprehensive global resource
- Brazil’s LGPD (in English) - English translation
- Canada’s PIPEDA - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
- Australia’s Privacy Act - Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Sectoral Regulations
- HHS HIPAA Portal - Health information privacy resources
- FERPA Guidance - Educational privacy resources
- COPPA Rule - Children’s online privacy protection
Privacy Frameworks and Standards
- NIST Privacy Framework - Voluntary framework for privacy risk management
- ISO/IEC 27701:2019 - Privacy information management extension to ISO 27001
- OECD Privacy Guidelines - International privacy principles
- Privacy by Design Framework - Ann Cavoukian’s 7 foundational principles
- APEC Privacy Framework - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation privacy principles
Technical Tools and Resources
Privacy Impact Assessment
- ICO DPIA Template - Data Protection Impact Assessment template
- CNIL PIA Software - Free open-source DPIA tool
- NIST Privacy Risk Assessment Methodology - Structured approach to privacy risk assessment
Data Mapping and Inventory
- OneTrust Data Inventory - Commercial data mapping solution
- BigID Data Discovery - AI-powered data discovery
- Open Data Inventory Template - Open-source data inventory framework
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
- OpenMined - Privacy-preserving machine learning
- ARX Data Anonymization Tool - Open-source data anonymization
- Privatar - Data privacy platform
- Apple Differential Privacy - Apple’s approach to differential privacy
Encryption Tools
- OpenSSL - Cryptography toolkit
- GnuPG - Free implementation of the OpenPGP standard
- VeraCrypt - Disk encryption software
- Signal Protocol - End-to-end encryption protocol
Consent Management
- Consent Management Platforms Comparison - IAPP comparison
- OneTrust Cookie Consent - Commercial consent solution
- Cookiebot - GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy consent solution
- Osano - Consent management platform
Learning Resources
Books
- Privacy Engineering: A Dataflow and Ontological Approach by Ian Oliver
- The Privacy Engineer’s Manifesto by Michelle Dennedy, Jonathan Fox & Thomas Finneran
- Privacy by Design: The Definitive Guide by Nishant Bhajaria
- Data Privacy Law: A Practical Guide by Rigo Wenning
- GDPR: Guiding Your Business To Compliance by W. Scott Blackmer
Online Courses and Certifications
- IAPP Certifications - CIPP, CIPM, and CIPT certifications
- OneTrust Privacy & Data Governance Certification - Industry certification
- FIP Certification - Future of Privacy Forum certification
- Coursera Privacy Law and Data Protection - University of Pennsylvania course
- edX Privacy in a Digital Age - Academic courses
Podcasts
- IAPP Privacy Advisor Podcast - Interviews with privacy professionals
- Privacy Please! - Osano’s privacy podcast
- The Privacy Advisor Podcast - Privacy discussions
- The Privacy Beat - Privacy news and analysis
Organizations and Communities
Professional Associations
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) - Global privacy community
- European Data Protection Law Review - Academic journal
- Privacy Law Scholars Conference - Academic community
- ISACA - IT governance with privacy focus
Research Centers
- Future of Privacy Forum - Privacy think tank
- Center for Democracy & Technology - Digital rights advocacy
- Electronic Privacy Information Center - Privacy research center
- Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society - Harvard research center
Online Communities
- Reddit r/privacy - Privacy discussion forum
- Stack Exchange Information Security - Q&A site
- IAPP KnowledgeNet Chapters - Local privacy communities
- Privacy Engineering Slack Community - Practitioners community
Templates and Implementation Resources
Policy Templates
- Privacy Policy Generator - Basic template generator
- GDPR Privacy Notice Template - GDPR-compliant notice template
- Data Processing Agreement Template - DPA template
- DPIA Template - ICO’s DPIA template
Implementation Guides
- Privacy by Design Implementation Guide - Implementation methodology
- NIST Privacy Framework Implementation Resources - Practical implementation guides
- ICO Accountability Framework - Accountability implementation
- CIPL GDPR Implementation Case Studies - Real-world examples
Breach Response Resources
- IAPP Incident Response Guide - Comprehensive guide
- ICO Personal Data Breach Actions and Documentation - Regulatory guidance
- NIST Incident Response Framework - Technical response framework
- Breach Notification Template - Sample notifications
Course-Specific Materials
Lab Guides
Detailed step-by-step guides for all course labs will be provided through the learning platform.
Assessment Templates
- Data Protection Impact Assessment worksheet
- Legitimate Interest Assessment template
- Vendor Privacy Assessment questionnaire
- Data breach response playbook
- Privacy program maturity assessment
Privacy Program Building Blocks
- Privacy governance framework template
- Data inventory structure
- Privacy risk register
- Privacy training materials outline
- Privacy metrics and KPI examples
This resource list will be updated throughout the course. If you have suggestions for additional resources, please share them in the course forum.