Qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals

Designation Number:
CAN/DGSI 109-1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
03.100.30
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This national standard specifies minimum requirements for the qualification and proficiency of privacy and access control professionals. This standard defines a framework for individuals seeking to demonstrate their competencies and qualifications as privacy and access professionals. This Standard applies to professionals in all sectors, including public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations.

Project need:

Mounting calls for an overhaul to privacy and data protection regimes around the world have some countries enacting a new set of online rights for citizens, while others are embarking on needed changes. With increasing regulatory complexities as well as increasing stakeholder and public expectations, there are continuously growing demands put upon access and privacy practitioners and how organizations are not only addressing privacy rules in changing regulatory environments but more broadly the public responsibility for data.

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