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Data Protection including GDPR Online Course

Start Date

Anytime

Enrolment Fee

£35

PayPal Acceptance Mark

Award

Certificate

Hours to complete

2 Hours

Support

330 days

Format

Online

Data Protection including GDPR Online Course

Start Date

Enrolment Fee

Anytime

£35

PayPal Acceptance Mark

Award

Certificate

Hours to complete

2 Hours

Support

330 days

Format

Online

The Data Protection including GDPR course emphasises the importance of processing information effectively, securely and according to set policies and procedures.

Learners will explore the different ways in which they process data through the course of their work and identify the reasons why it must be handled and managed correctly.

They will also be given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with, and gain a better understanding of, the guidelines, policies and legal requirements in place which set out how information must be governed in their workplace.

Previous Knowledge Required

There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 330 days.

Syllabus

The online materials include quizzes and activities, as well as a Self-Assessment Tool to help reinforce learning as students work through the course.

This unit emphasises the importance of building and maintaining an effective information governance framework. After completing this unit learners will understand that organisations handling personal information belonging to service users and personnel must handle it securely and appropriately at all times and have a clear management accountability structure in place.

This unit explains how to comply with various legal requirements as stipulated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). After completing this unit, learners will understand the definition of ‘personal data’ and how the legal framework affects the way organisations handle and manage this type of information.

This unit helps learners focus on how they can contribute to maintaining confidentiality during the course of their everyday work.

The purpose of this unit is to help learners familiarise themselves with their organisation’s Information Security and Communication Policy. The unit explains why all staff need to understand and comply with its requirements and that failure to do so could lead to disciplinary action.

Awarding Organisation

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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded your Certificate which will be in a pdf format.

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Enrolment

The online materials include quizzes and activities, as well as a Self-Assessment Tool to help reinforce learning as students work through the course.

Workbooks are included that contain questions and exercises covering all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria. These can be completed on-screen or printed out and filled in by hand. Completion and manager / assessor sign-off provides evidence towards meeting the knowledge and competence requirements of each of the units.

FAQs

The minimum requirements for accessing our training courses on a PC are shown below.

  • 32- and 64-bit Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating system
  • Internet Explorer 11 and Edge
  • Latest versions of Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome
  • JavaScript enabled
  • 512MB of RAM
  • 128MB of graphics memory
  • Modem, LAN or Wi-Fi internet connection (broadband connection recommended)

They learn at a time, place and pace that suits them. They engage with the learning materials and test themselves along the way. This makes the course far more interesting and offers feedback to the learner.

Having courses available 24/7 puts learners in control of their learning. They complete the assessment and then print their certificate.

You will have no other fees to pay with this course. The course enrolment fee includes access to the courses and an online Certificate which will be emailed in a pdf format once the course is complete.

Please feel free to contact us by telephone or email with any further queries.