Data Protection Online Training Course
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Data Protection Online Training Course
Duration 2 hours
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100% online training
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Start when you like
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Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
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Instant assessment and result
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
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Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)
£26 +VAT
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
This online Data Protection course is designed to help businesses and individuals comply with the essential principles of the Data Protection Act and the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If you handle personal information as part of your work, then data protection should be integral to your daily activities. This course explains what your responsibilities are under data protection law so that you understand how to collect data legally, obtain consent where required, process data in accordance with the law and ensure data security.
Looking for information on how to implement GDPR? Find out more about our GDPR Training Course
100% online training
Access anywhere
Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Developed by a qualified legal professional
Accredited by CPD and approved by IIRSM
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
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500+ courses = 40% off
What you'll learn
By the end of this course learners will:
- Understand the key terms used in data protection law.
- Understand their responsibilities under the EU and UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
- Have knowledge of the principles of data protection that all organisations must adhere to.
- Understand the lawful grounds for processing personal information.
- Understand how to obtain consent from data subjects.
- Have an understanding of data subject rights, including access rights and the right to be forgotten.
- Recognise the responsibilities of data controllers, data processors and data protection officers.
- Understand how to ensure data security and report personal data breaches.
- Be familiar with the consequences of non-compliance.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Approved by IIRSM
Additionally, this course has been independently recognised by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management as meeting the standards of its Training Approval Scheme.
Recommended renewal:
2 years
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: Introduction to Data Protection and the EU and UK GDPR
What is data protection? Key definitions, GDPR – what is it and Brexit, case studies.
Module 2: The Principles of Data Protection
Fair, lawful and transparent processing, purpose limitations, data minimisation, accuracy, data retention and storage, data security and accountability.
Module 3: Legal Grounds for Processing and Obtaining Consent
Collecting data, performance of a contract, legal compliance, vital interests and public interests, legitimate interests, obtaining consent, methods for obtaining consent and withdrawing consent.
Module 4: Data Subject Rights
Access rights, the right to be forgotten, the right to restriction, rectification and objection, data portability and automated processing.
Module 5: Data Protection Responsibilities
Who has responsibility for data protection? Data controllers, data processors, data protection officers, data protection by design and default, data security, reporting breaches, transferring data and consequences of non-compliance.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
All businesses are required to comply with data protection law. If you handle any sort of personal information as part of your work, whether it’s about customers, clients, members of the public or employees, then you have a responsibility to keep that personal data safe and secure and process it in line with the GDPR.
This Data Protection course is suitable for staff at all levels and no previous knowledge is required. It is suitable for both data controllers and data processors.
The course is relevant to all types of businesses, including charities, professionals, sole traders and membership organisations, etc.
If you use the internet as part of your day to day work then you may also be interested in taking our Cyber Security Training.
Written by experts
In partnership with
Antonia Noble
Barrister and Safeguarding Specialist
Antonia Noble is a criminal barrister with over 29 years of experience. She is also a highly respected safeguarding specialist both in the UK and Internationally.
She has worked in the public sector at the Criminal Cases Review Commission and as a Cabinet Member at a large county council with responsibility for services including safeguarding, and child protection including multi-agency working at the most senior level.
Antonia has a range of safeguarding and child protection experience including education at all levels. She is currently the Chair of SAND Multi Academies Trust.
