This course is designed for employees in the SMA. It is mandatory. All new and existing employees are required to demonstrate competency.

Course Objectives:

• By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Define key terms and concepts related to data protection.
• Understand the importance of data protection and its benefits.
• Identify different types of personal data and their sensitivity levels.
• Explain the key principles of data protection Legislation (Jamaican Data Protection Act ‘JDPA’).
• Understand individual rights regarding their data and how to exercise them.
• Identify common data security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Describe best practices for secure data handling and storage.
• Recognize the ethical implications of data collection and use.