Description
CPD Accredited | Approx. 1 hour | Self-study online
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 keeping your own data safe and preventing your customer, client or colleague data from being accessed by unauthorised persons.
Our Business Essentials (5 x course) package also includes this course.
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.
Assessment
This course contains a multiple-choice quiz, which must be completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%. If you fail, you can re-attempt it, and tutor support can be provided upon request.
Suitability
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. To access the content, learners must have access to the Internet and an individual email address.
Certificate
This course includes a PDF certificate that is available for immediate download upon successful completion.
Validity
The certificate is valid for 3 years, although your employer may require more frequent refresher training.
