Certificate in Privacy Law
In the information age, learn how to protect and manage that data amidst a dizzying array of laws and regulations, no matter what industry you work in.
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Chicago-Kent College of Law's Privacy Certificate program prepares you to be a privacy leader in a data-driven world.
- No Technical Expertise Required. The online Certificate Program in Privacy Law is designed to provide students and working professionals with the fundamental background, knowledge, and professional skills needed to interpret and respond to complex privacy laws, rules, and regulations.
- Keep the Knowledge, Hold the Degree. You can become a privacy expert even if you’ve never set foot in a law school. The certificate program is open to all college graduates, not only those with a J.D. The curriculum is rigorous and challenging, but accessible.
- Convenient Online Format. The certificate program is offered completely online and can be completed in one academic year.
- Real-World Emphasis. You’ll learn to draft privacy policies, respond to data leaks, and conduct risk assessments—and you’ll leave this program ready to tackle real problems with a highly marketable set of skills.
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year to complete full-time
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Course Showcase
Learn to ethically handle all types of data. As the cornerstone course in the privacy certificate program, Law of Privacy will teach you how to manage personal data across all avenues. The course examines the patchwork of privacy acts and court cases that affect all aspects of privacy, such as wiretapping; personal, family, and reproductive autonomy; the “right to be let alone"; and the right of publicity.
Jennifer D. (LAW 3rd Year)
“The privacy program helped me get the certifications that I needed and that employers looked for, like the GDPR class I took. I was able to get the European certification, which employers really like, so it was very helpful.”
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