Data Privacy Compliance Analysis for Canada and the EU

LAWW 2105
Open Closing on February 1, 2026 / 2 spots left
Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Terry Peddlesden
Professor
5
Experience
2 projects wanted
Dates set by teams
Preferred partners
Anywhere
Any partner type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Digital marketing Marketing analytics Data analysis Marketing strategy Law and policy
Skills
general data protection regulation (gdpr) governance and compliance strategy marketing information privacy compliance analysis comparative analysis personal information protection and electronic documents act data privacy laws international marketing consumer database management system
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for second-year marketing students who have studied data privacy guidelines, specifically Canada's PIPEDA and the European Union's GDPR. Learners are equipped to analyze and compare these regulations, providing insights into compliance strategies for businesses. By applying their knowledge, students can assist companies in understanding their obligations and identifying potential areas of improvement in data handling practices.

Learners

Learners
Diploma
Beginner, Intermediate levels
40 learners
Project
10-20 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comparative analysis report on PIPEDA and GDPR compliance requirements
  • Data privacy audit checklist tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises
  • Presentation on best practices for data protection and privacy
  • Case study analysis of a company's current data privacy practices
  • Recommendations for improving data privacy policies and procedures

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Analyze a company's existing data privacy policies and provide a compliance gap analysis
  • Create a training module for employees on GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
  • Develop a data privacy impact assessment template for new marketing initiatives
  • Conduct a mock audit of a company's data handling processes
  • Research and report on recent data privacy breaches and lessons learned
  • Design a customer communication strategy for data privacy updates
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of a company's data breach response plan
  • Prepare a briefing document on upcoming changes in data privacy legislation

Additional partner criteria

Partners must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Will you provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback?  *
  • Q2 - Text short
    Are you available for a brief Teams or Zoom call to discuss the project scope and determine if it is suitable for this experience?  *