HR & Compliance About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

GDPR Compliance Training

Understand the key duties under UK GDPR, from lawful bases for processing data to responding correctly to a data breach.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

The UK GDPR places clear legal duties on any organisation that collects, stores or processes personal data, and every employee has a part to play in meeting them. This programme explains those duties and how to apply them, covering consent, the right to be forgotten and the role of the Data Protection Officer.

Learners also cover the lawful bases for processing data and the steps to take following a breach. The course suits all staff, including managers, business owners and the self-employed, across offices, retail, healthcare and education.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Explain the key principles of the UK GDPR
  • Identify the lawful bases for processing personal data
  • Describe data subject rights including access and erasure
  • Recognise the role of a Data Protection Officer
  • Apply processes to record and manage consent
  • Describe the steps to take after a data breach
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees and managers in any sector
  • Business owners and self-employed individuals
  • Staff in offices, retail, healthcare and education
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 Key principles of the UK GDPR
  3. 03 Lawful bases for processing personal data
  4. 04 Data subject rights and handling requests
  5. 05 Consent, accountability and Data Protection Officers
  6. 06 Data breaches: prevention and reporting
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment checks learners' understanding of UK GDPR principles before the certificate is issued.

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 GDPR Compliance Training to your team?

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

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