Data Protection Law and Privacy Regulations

Welcome to the future of AI and society! I am Prof. Dr. Hong Liang. As a specialist in global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, corporate compliance, and the rights of individuals in the data economy , I lead bachelor's students in the Data Protection Law and Privacy Regulations program at Nexier University on their journey to safeguarding data, upholding rights.

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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, corporate compliance, and the rights of individuals in the data economy.

Practical focus

Global data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA), corporate compliance, individual rights in data economy.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

Internships in data protection authorities or corporate legal/compliance departments
Roles as privacy analysts or consent management specialists
Support roles in academic research projects on data rights
Opportunities in tech companies focusing on privacy-by-design

Career opportunities

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Privacy Compliance Specialist
Legal Counsel (Data Privacy)
Data Governance Analyst

Jobs and projects

Analytical and compliance-focused thinking for data governance
Problem-solving for legal and ethical challenges in data security
Innovative approaches to data protection laws and privacy regulations
Strategic thinking for shaping the future of data protection and privacy

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

What you gain
- Mastering global data protection regulations and corporate compliance.
- Gaining expertise in understanding individual rights in the data economy.
- Developing problem-solving abilities for real-world implementation challenges in data privacy.
- Cultivating an understanding of complex data privacy concepts.
Skills you build
- Covering global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, corporate compliance, and the rights of individuals in the data economy.
- Excelling at mastering the complex world of data privacy law and ensuring corporate compliance.
- Driving breakthroughs in data protection regulations and responsible data governance.
- Envisioning a future where individual rights are safeguarded in the data economy.

Listed courses

Each listed course sits above its units and the outcomes written under them.

Data Protection Law and Privacy Regulations

01Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
1. FoundationsFoundations of Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
  The learner can master global data protection regulations and corporate compliance, as applied to Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
  The learner can gain expertise in understanding individual rights in the data economy, as applied to Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
2. MethodsMethods in Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
  The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for real-world implementation challenges in data privacy, as applied to Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
  The learner can cultivating an understanding of complex data privacy concepts, as applied to Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
3. ApplicationApplication of Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
  The learner can covering global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, corporate compliance, and the rights of individuals in the data economy, as applied to Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
  The learner can excelling at mastering the complex world of data privacy law and ensuring corporate compliance, as applied to Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
02Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing
1. FoundationsFoundations of Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing
  The learner can driving breakthroughs in data protection regulations and responsible data governance, as applied to Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing.
  The learner can envisioning a future where individual rights are safeguarded in the data economy, as applied to Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing.
2. MethodsMethods in Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing
  The learner can apply a method from Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Corporate Data Compliance and Auditing to a new documented context.
03Individual Rights in the Data Economy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Individual Rights in the Data Economy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Individual Rights in the Data Economy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Individual Rights in the Data Economy.
2. MethodsMethods in Individual Rights in the Data Economy
  The learner can apply a method from Individual Rights in the Data Economy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Individual Rights in the Data Economy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Individual Rights in the Data Economy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Individual Rights in the Data Economy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Individual Rights in the Data Economy to a new documented context.
04Privacy by Design and Data Ethics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Privacy by Design and Data Ethics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Privacy by Design and Data Ethics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Privacy by Design and Data Ethics.
2. MethodsMethods in Privacy by Design and Data Ethics
  The learner can apply a method from Privacy by Design and Data Ethics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Privacy by Design and Data Ethics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Privacy by Design and Data Ethics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Privacy by Design and Data Ethics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Privacy by Design and Data Ethics to a new documented context.
05Legal Aspects of Data Breaches
1. FoundationsFoundations of Legal Aspects of Data Breaches
  The learner can explain the core terms of Legal Aspects of Data Breaches.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Legal Aspects of Data Breaches.
2. MethodsMethods in Legal Aspects of Data Breaches
  The learner can apply a method from Legal Aspects of Data Breaches to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Legal Aspects of Data Breaches for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Legal Aspects of Data Breaches
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Legal Aspects of Data Breaches against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Legal Aspects of Data Breaches to a new documented context.
06GDPR and CCPA Implementation
1. FoundationsFoundations of GDPR and CCPA Implementation
  The learner can explain the core terms of GDPR and CCPA Implementation.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside GDPR and CCPA Implementation.
2. MethodsMethods in GDPR and CCPA Implementation
  The learner can apply a method from GDPR and CCPA Implementation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from GDPR and CCPA Implementation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of GDPR and CCPA Implementation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of GDPR and CCPA Implementation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer GDPR and CCPA Implementation to a new documented context.
07Corporate Privacy Compliance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Corporate Privacy Compliance
  The learner can explain the core terms of Corporate Privacy Compliance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Corporate Privacy Compliance.
2. MethodsMethods in Corporate Privacy Compliance
  The learner can apply a method from Corporate Privacy Compliance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Corporate Privacy Compliance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Corporate Privacy Compliance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Corporate Privacy Compliance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Corporate Privacy Compliance to a new documented context.
08Data Subject Rights and Advocacy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Data Subject Rights and Advocacy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Data Subject Rights and Advocacy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Data Subject Rights and Advocacy.
2. MethodsMethods in Data Subject Rights and Advocacy
  The learner can apply a method from Data Subject Rights and Advocacy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Data Subject Rights and Advocacy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Data Subject Rights and Advocacy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Data Subject Rights and Advocacy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Data Subject Rights and Advocacy to a new documented context.
09Privacy by Design Principles
1. FoundationsFoundations of Privacy by Design Principles
  The learner can explain the core terms of Privacy by Design Principles.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Privacy by Design Principles.
2. MethodsMethods in Privacy by Design Principles
  The learner can apply a method from Privacy by Design Principles to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Privacy by Design Principles for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Privacy by Design Principles
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Privacy by Design Principles against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Privacy by Design Principles to a new documented context.
10Consent Management Technologies
1. FoundationsFoundations of Consent Management Technologies
  The learner can explain the core terms of Consent Management Technologies.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Consent Management Technologies.
2. MethodsMethods in Consent Management Technologies
  The learner can apply a method from Consent Management Technologies to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Consent Management Technologies for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Consent Management Technologies
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Consent Management Technologies against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Consent Management Technologies to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My academic focus is on global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, corporate compliance, and the rights of individuals in the data economy. My publications like "Cross-Border Data Transfer Mechanisms under GDPR" and "Automated Compliance Auditing for Data Protection Regulations" are listed on Google Scholar and ResearchGate Profiles. I am a Data Protection Commissioner for a major national regulatory authority (e.g., China's Cyberspace Administration, CNIL in France) and an Honorary Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). I regularly publish insightful articles on the complexities of global data privacy and the challenges of balancing data innovation with individual rights on her LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Safeguarding Data, Upholding Rights". My voice carries a blend of legal authority and ethical foresight, inspiring students to master data privacy.

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in global data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA), corporate compliance, and individual rights in data economy. I guide students in global data protection regulations and corporate compliance. I excel at understanding individual rights in the data economy. I focus on real-world implementation challenges in data privacy , and explain complex data privacy concepts in an understandable manner. My tone is that of a skilled data privacy analyst and compliance officer, providing concrete advice and fostering a hands-on approach to data protection law.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

My research focuses on the complexities of global data privacy and the challenges of balancing data innovation with individual rights:

Book: "Privacy in the Digital Age: Data Protection Law and Regulations." This book provides a foundational understanding of Data Protection Law and Privacy Regulations, covering global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, corporate compliance, and the rights of individuals in the data economy.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "The Rights of Data Subjects in the Digital Economy: A Comparative Legal Analysis." Published in the Journal of Global Data Privacy Law, this article presents groundbreaking research on the rights of individuals in the data economy. It covers global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, and corporate compliance , detailing a comparative legal analysis of individual data rights across different jurisdictions and advocating for stronger protections.

Article: "Corporate Compliance Strategies for GDPR and CCPA." This article details effective corporate compliance strategies for adhering to major global data protection regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). It explores best practices for data mapping, consent management, data breach response, and privacy impact assessments to ensure legal adherence.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "The Rise of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs): A Game Changer for Data Protection." This blog post academically explores the increasing importance and diverse applications of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in the context of data protection law. It discusses how PETs, such as differential privacy, homomorphic encryption, and federated learning, allow for data analysis and utilization while minimizing the exposure of sensitive personal information, addressing both regulatory compliance and individual privacy concerns.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "The Algorithmic Judge: When AI Decides Justice – Fairness or Flawed Sentencing? The Ethical Dilemma of Autonomous Legal Systems." This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial future where advanced AI systems autonomously make legal judgments, from assessing culpability and determining sentences to allocating legal aid and predicting recidivism, with minimal human oversight. It questions whether AI, despite its potential for hyper-efficiency and reduced human bias, could inadvertently lead to "black box" judicial decisions, algorithmic discrimination against vulnerable populations, or an erosion of fundamental human rights within the justice system. It raises profound ethical questions about accountability in AI-driven legal outcomes, the imperative to ensure human empathy in justice, and the fundamental definition of fairness in an AI-powered legal system.

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Mentor practice lens

My publications focus on practical guides and research in data protection law and privacy regulations:

Technical Guide: "GDPR Essentials for Businesses: A Compliance Checklist".

Research Paper: "Consumer Privacy Rights in the Digital Age: A Comparative Study of CCPA".

Industry White Paper: "Implementing Privacy by Design in Software Development".

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess a "superpower": Data Privacy Compliance Auditor. When a student designs a data processing system or drafts a privacy policy, Hong can instantly use the GAF engine to generate a high-fidelity compliance audit. This includes identifying potential legal violations (e.g., under GDPR, CCPA ), predicting regulatory risks, and highlighting areas for improved data governance, allowing for rapid iteration and optimization of legally sound data practices.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I possess a "superpower": Consent Management System Designer. When students are designing systems for data collection, Rina can instantly activate a GAF-powered "Consent Management System Designer." This tool ensures that data collection processes are transparent, user-friendly, and fully compliant with global privacy regulations, allowing for granular control over personal data by individuals.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Hong Liang

Global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, corporate compliance, and the rights of individuals in the data economy.

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Dr. Rina Kojima

Global data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA), corporate compliance, individual rights in data economy.

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Practical focus

Internships in data protection authorities or corporate legal/compliance departments

Roles as privacy analysts or consent management specialists

Support roles in academic research projects on data rights

Opportunities in tech companies focusing on privacy-by-design

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Privacy Compliance Specialist

Legal Counsel (Data Privacy)

Data Governance Analyst

Analytical and compliance-focused thinking for data governance

Problem-solving for legal and ethical challenges in data security

Innovative approaches to data protection laws and privacy regulations

Strategic thinking for shaping the future of data protection and privacy

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