Start date:
September, 2026
Duration:
43 hours
Classes:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Format:
In-Person in Lisbon, Portugal
At CATÓLICA-LISBON´s facilities
Language:
Portuguese
Leading Digital Compliance: Strategies for NIS2, DSA & AI Act
In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny, digital compliance has evolved from a mere legal obligation into a strategic imperative. This executive program offers a practical, business-oriented approach to digital compliance by design, with a specific focus on the NIS2 Directive, the Digital Services Act (DSA), and the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).
Distinguished by its applied component, the program features a Capstone Project through which participants engage with a real-world case from their own organization. Drawing on the knowledge acquired throughout the course, they will develop a governance model and a compliance strategy tailored to their sector, ensuring not only regulatory alignment but also fostering innovation and competitiveness.
Through a combination of strategic insights, in-depth regulatory analysis, and practical application, participants will:
- ✅ Gain a comprehensive understanding of the European digital policy landscape and its implications for business;
- ✅ Adopt best practices for embedding compliance into digital processes;
- ✅ Design a governance strategy aligned with the specific context of their organization.
Designed for CEOs, board members, and senior business leaders, this program ensures that participants emerge not only informed but also equipped to take action and lead digital transformation with confidence.
In partenership with:
Who is it aimed for:
- Data Protection Officers (DPOs);
- Chief Compliance Officers, Heads of Legal Departments, and Heads of Internal Audit;
- Senior professionals from Regulatory Authorities;
- Legal practitioners and attorneys;
- Senior executives and decision-makers;
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs);
- Chief Technology Officers (CTOs);
- AI Governance Directors;
- Consultants;
- Entrepreneurs seeking to develop innovative solutions in alignment with the new digital regulatory framework.
Objectives:
Provide participants with a comprehensive view of the technological, business, and regulatory implications of the European digital strategy.
Understand the value and risks inherent in the use and commercialization of personal and non-personal data.
Program Structure
Explore the learning modules and unlock your full potential.
1) Digital Transformation in the European Union and Globally (3 hours)
2) European Digital Policy: Overview and Framework (3 hours)
1) How to Design a “Compliant by Design” Organization (3 hours)
2) Practical Case Studies from Two Portuguese Companies (1.5 hours)
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3) Data Governance and Management in the Regulatory Context (1.5 hours)
4) Data Governance and Management in the Regulatory Context (1.5 hours)
1) AI, Technologies, and Applications (3 hours)
2) The AI Act: The New Regulation (3 hours)
1) Managing the Transformation Towards Compliance (3 hours)
1) Cybersecurity in Portugal: Present and Future (1.5 hours)
2) Foundations of Cybersecurity (3 hours)
3) The Legal Framework for Cybersecurity: NIS2 and DORA (3 hours)
4) Risk Management (3 hours)
1) E-Commerce – Business Perspective (1.5 hours)
2) E-Commerce – Legal Perspective (1.5 hours)
3) The Digital Services Act (DSA): A Silent Revolution? (3 hours)
1) Final Project Presentation (3 hours)
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