Privacy by Design for Corporate Counsel: From Legal Advice to Real Implementation

Legal teams are increasingly expected to not only advise but also drive privacy. This course guides attorneys through the practical application of privacy by design principles in real-world settings.

Participants will learn how to bridge the gap between legal advice and day-to-day execution across the core components of a privacy program. Attorneys will understand the operations of privacy programs and how they ensure compliance.

Designed for new and transitioning attorneys, this session focuses on helping legal professionals lead privacy initiatives by equipping them with practical strategies, governance models, and frameworks. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and a customizable checklist to support privacy by design in their organizations.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the core components of a privacy program and explain how governance models affect implementation.
2. Explain the principles of privacy by design and how they apply throughout the data lifecycle, including product development and vendor selection.
3. Translate legal obligations under privacy laws into practical guidance that supports day-to-day compliance.
4. Support workflows and controls that reflect privacy by design principles, including data minimization, access limitation, retention planning, and early-stage risk reviews.
5. Manage cross-functional implementation challenges, including internal misalignment.
6. Apply a repeatable checklist to embed privacy-by-design practices across teams, projects, or systems.