Privacy, Access, and Information Management

In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, individual privacy and the security of personal information have never been more important. High-profile breaches, heightened surveillance, increased access to data – each of these trends presents new and serious challenges for organizations and contributes to an increased demand for skilled privacy professionals.

Our Certificate in Privacy, Access, and Information Management is a cross-disciplinary program that prepares you to address the complexity of these issues. It has been designed by industry experts to help you acquire the knowledge and expertise to tackle challenges surrounding the privacy of, and access to, personal information. With a focus on privacy governance and regulatory frameworks, information systems, and emerging technologies, you will develop knowledge and skills in three key areas: privacy governance and policy, information technology and 21st century soft skills including creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.

What You’ll Learn

• Leverage technology as the driving force for future policy issues
• Apply the principles of Privacy by Design – the industry gold standard for a proactive approach to privacy protection
• Communicate with experts across disciplines
• Develop effective privacy and access frameworks that focus on technology, information systems, and current regulations
• Apply your knowledge of best practices to addressing real-world privacy problems