GDPR, CAN-SPAM & Email Compliance Training Course

GDPR, CAN-SPAM & Email Compliance Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title GDPR, CAN-SPAM & Email Compliance Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

 


Course Overview

This course provides professionals with the practical skills and frameworks to ensure their email marketing, CRM, and customer engagement practices comply with global data privacy and anti-spam regulations. Participants will learn how to apply GDPR (EU), CAN-SPAM (US), and emerging international laws in day-to-day email operations, while leveraging compliance automation tools to minimize risk and protect organizational reputation.


Course Duration

5 Days


Target Audience

  • Marketing and CRM Managers

  • Email Marketing Specialists

  • Data Protection & Compliance Officers

  • Customer Engagement Professionals

  • IT/Legal staff involved in data privacy and communications


Personal Impact

  • Gain confidence in applying global compliance standards.

  • Learn to audit and manage email campaigns for compliance.

  • Reduce personal and organizational exposure to penalties.

  • Master the use of compliance automation and audit tools.


Organizational Impact

  • Stronger protection from legal, financial, and reputational risks.

  • Build customer trust through transparent communication practices.

  • Streamlined compliance reporting for leadership and regulators.

  • Increased efficiency with automated compliance workflows and monitoring.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Interpret and apply GDPR and CAN-SPAM requirements in email campaigns.

  2. Implement compliant consent management and opt-in/opt-out processes.

  3. Use compliance tools and platforms (OneTrust, TrustArc, CRM-based features).

  4. Design workflows that balance marketing effectiveness with legal compliance.

  5. Report and monitor compliance using analytics dashboards and AI tools.

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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Global Email Compliance Fundamentals

  • Overview of GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and related global frameworks (ePrivacy, CASL).

  • Key concepts: lawful basis for processing, consent, right to be forgotten.

  • Tools: CRM compliance features in HubSpot, Mailchimp, Salesforce.
    Case Study: A compliance breach and its financial/brand impact.


Module 2: Consent Management & Opt-In Strategies

  • Double opt-in vs single opt-in best practices.

  • Managing unsubscribe requests and opt-out workflows.

  • Consent tracking using OneTrust & CRM automation.
    Exercise: Configure GDPR-compliant opt-in forms in HubSpot.


Module 3: Email Content, Disclosures & Legal Requirements

  • Required disclosures in marketing emails (headers, sender info, unsubscribe links).

  • Prohibited practices (false subject lines, misleading claims).

  • Using AI tools to review and flag non-compliant content.
    Case Study: Reviewing email campaigns for compliance gaps.


Module 4: Data Privacy, Security & Record-Keeping

  • Storing and managing subscriber data securely.

  • Duration of record retention and audit trail requirements.

  • Data protection tools: TrustArc, secure CRM practices.
    Exercise: Build a compliance checklist for campaign managers.


Module 5: Compliance Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Setting up compliance KPIs and dashboards in Power BI.

  • Integrating compliance into marketing automation workflows.

  • Independent audits and continuous monitoring.
    Capstone Project: Develop a compliance framework for an email marketing campaign.

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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