Privacy Workforce Taxonomy

What are TKS Statements?

TKS Statements are the building blocks of a workforce framework.

• Task statements describe activities that are directed toward achieving organizational objectives.
• Knowledge statements describe a retrievable set of concepts within a learner’s memory (i.e., what a learner knows).
• Skill statements describe a learner’s capacity to perform an observable action.

The TKS Statements within the Privacy Workforce Taxonomy IPD are listed in alphabetical order. Organizations are free to select which TKS Statements to apply, including the order in which to execute Task Statements. 

TKS Statements can be applied in a modular manner to assist in learner and workforce assessment, in recruiting and hiring processes, and in learning and professional development. For more information on TKS Statements, please read the TKS Authoring Guide and watch the TKS 101 Video, both available below. 

Authoring Guide TKS Statements 101 Video 

How to use the Privacy Workforce Taxonomy

There is no single or “correct” way to use the Privacy Workforce Taxonomy. It is designed for flexible use, and there are numerous ways to use it. For example, organizations that have created a Profile of prioritized NIST Privacy Framework Core outcomes can use the Taxonomy to identify tasks, knowledge, and skills that are aligned with each outcome. TKS Statements can also be used to build work roles and assist with privacy training activities. 

The Privacy Workforce Taxonomy is not a checklist or set of tasks to be completed in a specific order. Organizations can select which TKS Statements are relevant based on their unique context and apply them in a modular manner to achieve their objectives.