DSCI Certified Privacy Lead Assessor (DCPLA©)

Overview

To protect privacy of personal information from unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, or misuse, DSCI conceptualized its approach towards privacy in the DSCI Privacy Framework (DPF©) which is based on the global privacy best practices and frameworks. The framework was released in December 2010. To assess the privacy implementation in an organization, DSCI Assessment Framework for Privacy (DAF-P) © was released in December 2012. It consists of two parts, with each focusing on distinct aspects of privacy implementation – one focuses on Assessment of Organizational Competence in Privacy based on practice areas defined in DPF© while the other - Privacy Principles based Assessment, focuses on implementation of global privacy principles.

Basis the Frameworks there are 9 practice areas namely – Visibility over Personal Information (VPI), Privacy Organization and Relationship (POR), Privacy Monitoring & Incident Management (MIM), Information Usage and Access (IUA), Personal Information Security (PIS), Privacy Policies & Processes (PPP), Regulatory Compliance Intelligence (RCI), Privacy Contract Management (PCM) and Privacy Awareness Training (PAT). The participants will have a hands-on case study-based training. These case studies are real life use cases that DSCI has solved over the years.

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For Whom?

It is an industry standard certification for professionals entering and working in the field of privacy.

  • Auditors/Assessors from DSCI Authorized Assessment Organizations
  • Independent Consultants/ Freelancers
  • Privacy Managers/ Implementors/ Internal Assessors from User Organizations
  • Information System & Security Auditors
  • Legal Advisors
  • Privacy Enthusiasts, with a fair knowledge of the privacy domain, willing to get into Privacy Implementation and Assessment

Benefits of Training and Certification

  • DSCI Privacy Framework and DSCI Privacy Assessment Framework.
  • Case Study Driven & Discussion based Learning.
  • Access Exclusive Knowledge Resources & Tools.
  • Industry Veterans as Trainers.
  • 22+ Hours of Training.
  • The trainers use very Innovative Delivery methods with Strategic, Tactical & Operational focus to equip the participants with Policy Deliberations, Technology Trends and Practical Insights.
  • Become part of the DSCI Privacy Community.
  • Access to necessary knowledge and tools for conducting privacy assessments and / or implementing Privacy.
  • Access to DSCI experts and peers for resolution of privacy assessment or implementation related queries.
  • Better understanding of expectation of privacy implementation, and requirements for DSCI certification (for organizations desirous of DSCI certification for privacy).
  • Authorization for conducting self-assessments as per DSCI Self-Assessment Program.

Training Overview

Classroom Training + Examination 3 Days Program

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  • Case study driven
  • Nine Assessment /areas-Context, Objectives & Guidance
  • Innovative Delivery Methods
  • Introduction to Privacy Concepts
  • Strategic, Tactical & Operational Focus
  • Global Privacy Evolution & Developments
  • Policy Deliberations
  • Legal Frameworks in India, EU, and US
  • Technology Trends
  • DSCI Privacy Framework & DSCI Assessment Framework
  • Contemporary Approaches
  • DSCI Data Privacy Assessment Manual
  • Practical Insights
  • Case Study Driven

Certification Fee

Standard Fee Per Participant INR 32,000 Plus 18% GST (as applicable)

Payment & Registration

Exclusive discounted Fee for DSCI Corporate Members

Notes :-

  • No individual discount on Standard fee
  • Group discount – 5% off on the Standard fee for 3 or more learners enrolling  in the program from same organisation.
  • The fee to be paid in advance once batch is announced. Without advance fee candidates will not be registered for the training batch.
  • The training would be of 3 days. Post the training the participants will have a 4 week window to schedule and appear for the exam.

Upcoming Trainings

 

Virtual mode

12th-14th August, 2026

Further information please contact 
Shaurya Bose, Tel: +91-9667729313 
Sukrit Ghosh, Tel: +91-9654376509 
Email: dcpla[at]dsci[dot]in

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Testimonials

"The DCPLA Training has been immensely helpful, and is a must-have for professionals interested in exploring careers as Data Privacy officers, and Privacy Professionals. The course work, materials presented to candidates have been very well researched, and are extremely relevant. The trainers, with their ever engaging approach have been very very helpful, both during and after the course of the trainings!"

Shambhavi Shankar Director & Senior Counsel, Western Digital, India

"It was well prepared and well delivered. The team from DSCI had been of great support. Trainers were very patient to answer all queries from the participants. It was an overall engaging session."

Amitava Mukherjee Director - Cybersecurity, Siemens Ltd

"The trainers were outstanding. The examples, references provided as well as case studies were very relevant and in a easy to understand format. Overall was a great experience with DSCI Quality of Training!"

Shailaja Adurthi CISO, Edelweiss

"The trainers were extremely proficient in the entire course content. The discussions were very engaging and resourceful. The case studies were meaningful and strongly help re-enforce the learning objectives as well as the finer aspects of the entire curriculum. The course did complete justice to the overall topic and its scope not just with a good perspective on applicability to India but guidelines and practices across the world with good coverage on specifics too."

Arvind N Sivaramakrishnan Chief Information Officer, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited

"Highly recommend the DCPLA training to all my peers and colleagues in the field of information security and privacy. It’s an excellent opportunity in my view and you get to learn from the experts in the country. My experience at DSCI earlier this year was quite enriching. It was a good blend of practical and theory- also it was very interactive. Knowledge of the trainer, his understanding and interpretation of this constantly evolving subject - was relevant and outstanding. Our group was also very active and we shared each other’s experiences too and covered a few case studies. Overall, it’s a great time investment for one’s personal knowledge acquisition."

Sakshi Vidur Head of Information Security, Yum Brands

"An excellent course, the first of its kind in the country. Covers the whole ambit of the Indian Data Privacy Rules, and a comparison with the global Privacy landscape. A must have certification for the Privacy professionals."

Arun Kumar Anand Vice President & CISO, NIIT Technologies Limited

"The program conducted by DSCI exclusively for our team was turned out to be an excellent 3 days spent in debate, discussion and learning. The program structure comprising of lectures and case studies was well balanced and helped in topics being well understood. Role play was an icing on the cake. A big thanks to the DSCI team to make this happen."

Vinay Disley General Manager – Enterprise Risk Management, Wipro

"Every organization has privacy requirements, from its regulators, clients, end customers, or its own employees. DCPLA is a great program on understanding how to assess if your organization satisfies assessment criteria, and more importantly, what needs to be done to bridge the privacy chasm. The course is designed with good overview of the commonalities and differences between international as well as local privacy requirements, and is delivered by knowledgeable and experienced trainers. Highly recommended!"

Ashish Chandra Mishra CISO, Tesco HSC

"I have known DSCI since its inception. I am extremely happy to see their consistent endeavor to make a difference in data security and privacy with initiatives happening within the industry in a big way"

Seema Bangera CISO- Serco Global Services
 
 
Contact us

For further information, reach out to certification[at]dsci[dot]in

Shaurya Bose 
shaurya[dot]bose[at]dsci[dot]in 
(+91) 96677 29313 
Sukrit Ghosh 
sukrit[dot]ghosh[at]dsci[dot]in 
(+91) 96543 76509