Information Privacy Engineering and Privacy by Design: Understanding Privacy Threats, Technology, and Regulations Based on Standards and Best Practices

Chapter 12. Privacy Awareness, Training, and Education

Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

• Explain the four phases in the cybersecurity learning continuum

• Discuss the goals and desired content of a privacy awareness program

• Understand the elements of role-based training

• Discuss the role and typical content of an acceptable use policy

A critical element of an information privacy program is the privacy awareness, training, and education program. It is the means for disseminating privacy information to all employees, including IT staff, IT security staff, and management, as well as IT users and other employees. A workforce that has a high level of privacy awareness and appropriate privacy training for each ...