Frequently Asked Questions About Privacy Training
Privacy expert Professor Daniel Solove answers your privacy training FAQs
What Are the Key Components of an Effective Privacy Training Program?
Learn the necessary components for creating a successful privacy training program for your employees. Read more
Why Is Privacy Training Important for Employees?
Privacy training is essential for protecting your company and customers. Learn about problematic privacy practices and the cornerstones of effective privacy training. Read more
How Often Should Employees Receive Privacy Training?
Annual training, quarterly learning, specific roles, and new hires are all considerations for the frequency of employee privacy training. Read more
How Do New State Privacy Laws Impact Training Requirements in 2025?
In 2025, the landscape of state privacy laws in the United States is undergoing significant transformation, directly influencing organizational training requirements. With several state privacy laws coming into effect, businesses must adapt to a more complex regulatory environment. Read more
How Can We Make Privacy Training Engaging and Memorable for Employees?
One of the biggest challenges is making privacy training engaging and memorable for employees. But with the right approach, you can turn dry data protection and privacy concepts into compelling content that sticks with your team. Read more
What Privacy Laws and Regulations Should be Covered in Employee Training?
Privacy training is critical for every organization handling personal data. Here are the key privacy laws and regulations your training should cover. Read more
How Should Managers Be Trained on Privacy Compliance?
Managers are often the linchpin of privacy compliance. Here’s how to train managers so they don’t just comply—they champion privacy. Read more
What Privacy Training Do Non-Technical Staff Need?
Non-technical staff are often the front line when it comes to handling sensitive information. Here’s why every team member needs the right training to protect sensitive data—not just to avoid legal trouble but to maintain trust and credibility. Read more
How Should Organizations Train Employees on Privacy Impact Assessment?
Privacy is not optional. It’s a cornerstone of trust, credibility, and compliance. Enter the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) — a structured way to identify and mitigate risks to individual privacy in your projects, systems, or processes. Read more
What Are the Essential Components of Data Minimization Training?
Holding onto more personal data than you need can backfire. Privacy laws are increasingly starting to require data minimization. Data minimization training teaches your team to respect the “less is more” principle when it comes to data. Read more
What Are Cross-Border Data Transfer Training Requirements?
In today’s interconnected world, data flows effortlessly across borders, powering global businesses, but with one glaring challenge—compliance. Cross-border data transfer is at the heart of modern operations, yet it comes with complex regulatory demands. Read more
Since its founding by Professor Daniel J. Solove in 2010, TeachPrivacy has provided training for hundreds of organizations, boutique to Fortune 500, both nationwide and globally. A leading international expert in privacy law, Solove is a law professor at George Washington University Law School, has authored more than 10 books on privacy and more than 100 articles, as well as given lectures around the world. His LinkedIn blog has more than 1 million followers. Click here for more information about Professor Solove.