DAPT Partners CPN on Data Protection Professional Training, Certifications for IT Industry
In a significant development for the Information Technology (IT) industry, the Computer Professionals (Registration) Council (CPN) and Data Analytics Privacy Technology Ltd (DAPT) have joined forces in a strategic partnership on bridging critical professional skills gap in data protection and privacy in the IT industry.
The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Mr. Muhammed Bello, Registrar of the CPN, and Mr. Segun Olugbile, the leader of the board and management of DAPT.
The partnership aims to pioneer professional training and certifications in Data Protection and Privacy, structure specifically to IT industry professionals in line with the industry practice and data protection and privacy regulation in the country.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of key figures, including Mr. Taofik Amoo, Director of Education, Examination, and Training at the CPN, Mr. Aileru Ganiu, Director of Finance Affairs, and Mr. Vincent Onyenma, Training Officer from DAPT.
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The strategic collaboration signifies a crucial milestone for both CPN and DAPT, as they embark on this journey to enhance the expertise and skills of IT practitioners in the domain of Data Protection and Privacy.
The Memorandum of Understanding lays the foundation for a comprehensive training and certifications program, ensuring that professionals are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of safeguarding personal data in an ever-evolving digital economy landscape.
This initiative underscores the commitment of both organizations to contribute to the professional growth and competence of individuals and organizations operating in the IT industry.
As the demand for robust data protection measures continue to rise, this partnership is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the standard of practices within the industry.
The collective expertise and resources brought forth by CPN and DAPT are expected to create a positive long time impact, fostering a culture of awareness, proficiency, and competence in Data Protection and Privacy creating a strategic balance of skills and competencies between of roles of IT and legal practitioners in mainstreaming effective data protection and privacy regime for the country.
As the industry embraces this new chapter, it is anticipated that the collaborative efforts will elevate the standards of data protection governance, risk and security compliance practices and contribute to a more resilient and secure IT ecosystem.
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