The Essentials of GDPR - eLearning
The Essentials of Data Protection (GDPR) training is ideal for anyone who handles personal information in their job. During this data protection training course you will learn what the different types of data are and about the six principles, how to handle sensitive data, the rights of data subjects, and key responsibilities of the information commissioner.
You can register up to 10 people for eLearning when you book online. If you have more than 10 delegates to register, please contact us.
Course description
This course is aimed at those involved in the handling of people’s information as part of their day to day role.
This Course will provide a Data Protection (GDPR) overview for those looking to gain more information on how to uphold the 7 principles. With this course learners will understand the key principles and process under the regulation and what their roles and responsibilities include.
In its early days, data protection compliance quickly became a key priority for businesses, as the risk of large financial penalties for failing to introduce a culture of greater data transparency were introduced.
Legislation has since given consumers more power than ever before over their data. They now have the right to know how their data is used and stored, and for how long. They also have the right to be deleted from marketing databases, and businesses that fail to comply with any of these requests could find themselves facing a fine of up to £17 million, or four per cent of annual turnover, depending on which is greater.
It is vital that everyone who handles data as part of their job is aware of the current legislation, and this is exactly what the Essentials of Data Protection e-learning course is designed to help with.
What's covered in this Data Protection online course?
- What Personal Data is and the Different Types of Personal Data
- The Seven Principles of Data Protection (GDPR)
- How to Safely Handle Special Category Data
- The Rights of Data Subjects
- The Role of the Information Commissioner
Why take this GDPR training course?
It's important that everyone within a business is aware of the new data protection rules and understands data protection compliance to ensure the company is staying in line with the rules laid out by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
After completing our The Essentials of Data Protection course, learners will:
- Understand what data is, and the different types of data
- Recognise the six principles of data protection
- Understand how to safely handle sensitive data
- Understand the rights of data subjects
- Know the responsibilities of the information commissioner
Testing and certification
At the end of our The Essentials of Data Protection (GDPR) e-learning course, there is a test consisting of 15 multiple choice questions, for which a pass mark of at least 75 per cent is required.
After achieving a pass mark of 75 per cent, learners will be able to download and print a certificate for their records.
Course duration
The Essentials of Data Protection (GDPR) course should take one to two hours to complete, but this depends on how quickly each individual absorbs the study material.