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GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th May 2018 and you need to be aware of the new law and how it affects you and your company. 

 

This course will cover the important bits of GDPR you need to know about.

Now, you may work for a company that processes (or could eventually process) the personal data of EU citizens. The vast majority of companies globally will be seeking to ensure compliance with the new GDPR to promote the secure collection, storage and usage of personal information.

This is a general course for employees to raise GDPR awareness. It is not intended as legal advice, but simply informational content on many of the key topics.

 

Modules

  • Key changes under the GDPR
  • Resources
  • Breaches
  • Data processes
  • Collecting personal data
  • Children's data
  • Monitoring compliance
  • About supervisory authorities
  • Individuals' rights
  • Securing data
  • The key changes under the GDPR
  • Consent: Using customer consent as grounds to process data
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
  • Data Protection by design and default
  • Reporting data breaches
  • Subject access requests
  • Data Protection Officers
  • Communicating with staff
  • Becoming aware and accountable
  • Data mapping
  • Fines
  • International organisations and the GDPR

Subject Access Requests

  • Subject Access Requests - Trailer
  • What is Personal Data?
  • Timescales and Fees
  • Is the Request Valid?
  • Responding to a SAR
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Subject Access Requests - Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements in order for you to begin this course. 

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

At the end of this course there is an assessment which you can take in your own time.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in GDPR.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.

This course will not lead into a specific career, but the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th May 2018,

replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. This means that the course is relevant to everyone really. At least anyone that may work for a company that processes personal data. The vast majority of companies globally will be seeking to ensure compliance with the new GDPR to promote the secure collection, storage and usage of personal information.

Frequently Asked Questions

This online GDPR course introduces you to the key principles of the General Data Protection Regulation, including how personal data should be collected, stored, and processed. You will explore subjects such as individual rights, data breaches, data protection by design, and accountability. By completing this online GDPR data protection training, you will gain the confidence to understand and apply GDPR rules in a workplace setting.
This GDPR training course is designed for anyone who works with or may come into contact with personal data. It is particularly useful for employees, managers, and business owners who want to make sure they are meeting the necessary compliance requirements.
No prior qualifications or experience are required for this GDPR course. This makes this GDPR data protection training ideal for beginners who want to understand the basics, as well as for professionals looking to refresh their knowledge of GDPR compliance. The course is open to anyone interested in learning how the regulation affects individuals and businesses.
Our GDPR course is delivered entirely online, giving you the freedom to study at a pace and time that works best for you. Whether you want to complete your learning quickly or spread it out around your work and personal life, our GDPR courses online give you complete flexibility.
On successful completion of the GDPR course, you will be awarded a learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in GDPR. This demonstrates your knowledge of the regulation and your awareness of best practice when handling personal data, which can help support your career development or enhance your role in any organisation that processes data.
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th October
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th October

GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th May 2018 and you need to be aware of the new law and how it affects you and your company. 

 

This course will cover the important bits of GDPR you need to know about.

Now, you may work for a company that processes (or could eventually process) the personal data of EU citizens. The vast majority of companies globally will be seeking to ensure compliance with the new GDPR to promote the secure collection, storage and usage of personal information.

This is a general course for employees to raise GDPR awareness. It is not intended as legal advice, but simply informational content on many of the key topics.

 

Modules

  • Key changes under the GDPR
  • Resources
  • Breaches
  • Data processes
  • Collecting personal data
  • Children's data
  • Monitoring compliance
  • About supervisory authorities
  • Individuals' rights
  • Securing data
  • The key changes under the GDPR
  • Consent: Using customer consent as grounds to process data
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
  • Data Protection by design and default
  • Reporting data breaches
  • Subject access requests
  • Data Protection Officers
  • Communicating with staff
  • Becoming aware and accountable
  • Data mapping
  • Fines
  • International organisations and the GDPR

Subject Access Requests

  • Subject Access Requests - Trailer
  • What is Personal Data?
  • Timescales and Fees
  • Is the Request Valid?
  • Responding to a SAR
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Subject Access Requests - Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements in order for you to begin this course. 

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

At the end of this course there is an assessment which you can take in your own time.

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in GDPR.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.

This course will not lead into a specific career, but the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th May 2018,

replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. This means that the course is relevant to everyone really. At least anyone that may work for a company that processes personal data. The vast majority of companies globally will be seeking to ensure compliance with the new GDPR to promote the secure collection, storage and usage of personal information.

Frequently Asked Questions

This online GDPR course introduces you to the key principles of the General Data Protection Regulation, including how personal data should be collected, stored, and processed. You will explore subjects such as individual rights, data breaches, data protection by design, and accountability. By completing this online GDPR data protection training, you will gain the confidence to understand and apply GDPR rules in a workplace setting.
This GDPR training course is designed for anyone who works with or may come into contact with personal data. It is particularly useful for employees, managers, and business owners who want to make sure they are meeting the necessary compliance requirements.
No prior qualifications or experience are required for this GDPR course. This makes this GDPR data protection training ideal for beginners who want to understand the basics, as well as for professionals looking to refresh their knowledge of GDPR compliance. The course is open to anyone interested in learning how the regulation affects individuals and businesses.
Our GDPR course is delivered entirely online, giving you the freedom to study at a pace and time that works best for you. Whether you want to complete your learning quickly or spread it out around your work and personal life, our GDPR courses online give you complete flexibility.
On successful completion of the GDPR course, you will be awarded a learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in GDPR. This demonstrates your knowledge of the regulation and your awareness of best practice when handling personal data, which can help support your career development or enhance your role in any organisation that processes data.
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