The ISO/IEC 27701 Master Class training course is designed to help participants understand the basic concepts and principles of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701. Participants will learn more on the structure of the standard including its requirements, guidance and controls on the protection of the privacy of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) principals and the relationship of the standard with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002.

Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in information security and privacy management.
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge on the main processes of a privacy information management system.
• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in privacy information management.
• Individuals responsible for personally identifiable information (PII) within organizations.
• Information security team members.

Learning objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of a privacy information management system (PIMS) based on ISO/IEC 27701.
• Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Understand the approaches, standards, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and management of a PIMS

Session Overview

This Masterclass is designed as a strategic and practical forum for Ghana’s regulators, legal community, and key stakeholders to engage in the urgent conversation on child online protection.

The digital ecosystem offers tremendous opportunities for learning, innovation, and connectivity. Yet it also exposes children to serious risks such as exploitation, harmful content, and abuse. This session will explore how regulators, institutions, and communities can collaborate to design compliance and enforcement frameworks that safeguard children while strengthening accountability across sectors.

Participants will gain actionable insights into how structured compliance mechanisms, enforceable penalties, and transparent processes can create a safer digital environment while generating public trust and sustainability. The session will also emphasize the importance of empowering parents, teachers, guardians, and children with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities.

The goal is to position attendees to understand why Ghana must act now and to equip them with the frameworks, perspectives, and tools needed to drive robust, enforceable, and impactful child online protection measures.

Key Topics to Be Covered

• Legal and policy foundations for child online safety
• Compliance obligations for institutions handling children’s data
• Enforcement strategies: designing, implementing, and sustaining penalties
• Building institutional capacity to monitor compliance
• Revenue opportunities from penalties and accountability structures
• Role of technology and telecom companies in safeguarding children
• Empowering parents, teachers, and guardians to understand and act on their rights
• Global case studies and lessons for Ghana’s context

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Masterclass, participants will:

1.Understand the legal, regulatory, and ethical foundations of child online protection.

2. Identify compliance gaps and risks across sectors.
3. Gain practical insights into building and enforcing penalties that strengthen accountability.
4. Learn strategies for regulatory agencies to sustain compliance frameworks while generating revenue.
5. Explore the role of technology and telecom operators in child online protection.
6. Be equipped to engage and educate parents, teachers, and guardians on children’s digital rights.
7. Recognize the critical role of regulators in setting Ghana as a leader in child online safety across Africa.

Target Audience

This session is tailored for a diverse mix of stakeholders, including:

1. Lawmakers & Legal Professionals
2. Government Regulators & Enforcement Agencies
3. Technology & Telecom Companies
4. Civil Society & NGOs
5. Academia, Educators & Youth Representatives
6. Parents
7. Judiciary

Session Format

The 4-hour session will be highly interactive, combining:

– Expert Presentations (setting the legal, technical, and regulatory context)

– Case Study Reviews (regional/global examples of child protection frameworks)

– Interactive Q&A / Breakout Discussions (practical, problem-solving approach)

This ensures that participants not only gain knowledge but also leave with actionable strategies to apply within their own institutions and sectors.