Microsoft launches free online courses on data protection in India | Tech News

Microsoft launches free online courses on data protection in India

The two-phased online course will enable students, businesses and legal professionals understand data protection, the basics of European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), security and best practices around Cloud,

By: INDO ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
| Updated on: Aug 20 2022, 10:00 IST
Microsoft’s free courses will focus on awareness of data and cloud protection.
Microsoft’s free courses will focus on awareness of data and cloud protection. (Shutterstock)

Microsoft India on Thursday announced free online courses on Cloud computing, with a focus on data protection regulations, security and compliance.

Launched in association with learning partner myLaw, the two-phased online course will enable students, businesses and legal professionals understand data protection, the basics of European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), security and best practices around Cloud, the company said in a statement.

You may be interested in

MobilesTablets Laptops
7% OFF
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Black Titanium
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 256 GB Storage
28% OFF
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
  • Green
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 256 GB Storage
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Obsidian
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 128 GB Storage
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • Black
  • 6 GB RAM
  • 128 GB Storage

"It is clear to us that equipping and empowering the right person with the right knowledge and skills is crucial to sustain the digital economy.

Also read
Looking for a smartphone? To check mobile finder click here.

"We are excited to partner with myLaw to provide the legal and business fraternities with a platform that will help equip them with knowledge of cloud computing, data protection and key regulations," said Keshav Dhakad, Director Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, External & Legal Affairs (CELA), Microsoft India.

The first phase of the audio-visual course named "Cloud Computing: Data Protection Regulation", covers topics concerning privacy, data protection, transferring data across transnational Cloud computing networks and data security.

The second phase titled "Cloud Computing: Data Protection Compliance," to be launched in September, will provide the legal fraternity with tools and practical insights required to meet the heightened privacy and security standards set under the GDPR, Indian IT Act (2000) and other regulatory frameworks that are imperative to the modern data economy.

Microsoft India and myLaw co-curated the course work with a run-time of 2-3 hours along with the provision of additional downloadable supplementary content and reference materials for learners.

"As a platform focused on professional learning and skills, we want to provide students and professionals access to high-quality learning on the most industry relevant areas of law and regulation," said Nikhil Chandra, Founder and CEO of myLaw.

Catch all the Latest Tech News, Mobile News, Laptop News, Gaming news, Wearables News , How To News, also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel.

First Published Date: 26 Jul, 18:20 IST
Tags:
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS