HR & Compliance Around 45 to 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Data Protection Training

Give staff a clear grasp of their data protection duties, from handling requests correctly to reporting a breach without delay.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Poor data handling exposes an organisation to regulatory penalties, reputational damage and potential legal action, making staff awareness essential. This programme gives everyone who handles personal or sensitive data a clear understanding of their commercial and legal responsibilities.

Learners cover how to respond correctly to data subject requests within required timescales and how to recognise and escalate a breach. The course also explains the policies organisations need to stay compliant with data protection law.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Identify legal responsibilities for handling personal data
  • Apply secure data handling practices in daily tasks
  • Respond correctly to data subject requests
  • Describe the steps to maintain data protection compliance
  • Recognise the consequences of a data breach
  • Explain data protection principles relevant to your role
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Administrative, HR and customer service staff
  • Finance and management staff
  • Anyone handling personal or sensitive data
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to data protection
  2. 02 Legal responsibilities and data protection principles
  3. 03 Handling data securely and competently
  4. 04 Responding to data subject requests
  5. 05 Data protection policies in practice
  6. 06 Reporting and escalating data breaches
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment tests learners' knowledge of data protection duties before the certificate is awarded.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth 1 CPD hour to download instantly on completion.

Aligned with
  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Data Protection Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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