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Data Protection – eLearning Course

Also available with an Enterprise Licence

Course Overview

The protection of personal data, and commercially sensitive information, is not just a legal and regulatory responsibility, it is something that is critical to the trust that employees, clients, and partners place in our hands.

Data protection is an important personal and shared responsibility and in this short course we’ll take some time to revise some important roles and responsibilities that we have.

Course Structure

  • What do we mean by ‘data’ and why it is important to have in place appropriate data protection policies and procedures?
  • Why is it important to protect data from theft, loss or misuse?
  • What data should be ask for, and when can we share it?
  • What are some of the legal responsibilities that firm’s and individuals meet adhere to?
  • What does acting ‘fairly’ mean?
  • When and how should I report a suspected or actual data loss?
  • How should I handle a Data Subject Access Request?
  • Sources of help and assistance if you are unsure about what to do.

Course Summary

Course Level
Introduction
Availability
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Online Presentation
Interactive eLearning Course
Purchase with an Enterprise Licence
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Who Is This For?

  • All regulated employees who have a responsibility to handle data according to the requirements of the UK data handling laws and regulations.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, you will be able to:

  • Define what data a business should lawfully obtain and how this should be handled and destroyed.

  • Outline some of the legal and regulatory responsibilities globally and in the UK.
  • Explain some of the data handling principles, including fairness.
  • Handle a Data Subject Access Request with confidence and in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Report data losses or near misses.

Topics Covered

  • Overview of UK and international laws and global data handing standards.
  • Personal rights and obligations under UK data legislation.
  • Data handling principles.
  • When and how to report a breach or loss of data.
  • Handling Data Subject Access Reports.

Delivery Formats

Delivered through an interactive on-screen course, with a multiple-choice assessment.