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Description
This online course has 11 modules and covers the principles and rights of data protection in the UK, the process for handling Data Subject Access Requests and the role of Data Protection Impact Assessments.
This course should take around 45 minutes to complete, there are two in-course quizzes and an end of course assessment. The assessment has 12 questions, you will need to successfully pass the assessment with a score of 80% or higher to successfully complete the course.
What topics are covered in this Introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation UK online course?
- Why protect personal data?
- Roles in GDPR
- Legal obligations of the Data Controller and Data Processor
- Important Changes in GDPR
- The Seven Principles
- Personal and Sensitive Data
- Data Breaches and Reporting
- The Data Subject’s 8 Rights
- Process for handling a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)
- The Role of Data Protection Impact Assessments
Learning objectives
At the end of this online course you will:
- Understand why we protect personal information, why the GDPR legislation is important, who it applies to, what legal responsibilities are placed on organisations and individuals, the key roles that are involved, and the timeline.
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Learn about the principles of data protection, how they apply, and how these are brought to life within certain, sometimes time-dependent, mandatory processes.
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Identify and correctly categorise personal data, children’s and sensitive data, understand why this is important, and how to treat it.
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Be presented with a series of case studies which ask you to determine how to apply the law in different situations.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment (80% pass mark required) a downloadable certificate is immediately available.
