Data Protection (GDPR) and Cyber Security Awareness

Designed for anyone who handles data at work, including personal data. Learn about the individual and company  responsibilities and the key principles of the Data Protection Act 2018, UK and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This course also covers Cyber Security, providing practical advice on how to keep your own data safe and prevent your customer, client or colleague data from being accessed by unauthorised persons.

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Recognise their responsibilities under the Data Protection legislation
• Identify the key principles of data protection
• Understanding of data subject rights
• Explain how to maintain data security and report personal data breaches
• Define cyber security and recognise the threat
• List practical ways to improve your own cyber security

Topics:

• Data Protection Legislation
• Data Protection Responsibilities
• Understanding Personal Data
• Data Subject Rights
• Cyber Security Definition
• Types of Attacks
• How to keep data safe
• Reporting a data or security breach

Assessments:

This course contains a short online assessment with a passing score of 75%.

Assessments can be re-attempted immediately if the learner does not meet the required grade.

Who should do this course?

This course is suitable for employees, supervisors or managers working in a wide range of sectors. 

Pre-requisites:

This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. Learners must have access to the internet to access the content.

Certificate:

This course includes an accredited PDF certificate upon successful completion.

If you prefer a printed certificate, you can purchase a hard-copy printed on quality A4 170gsm paper.