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Data Protection & GDPR eLearning Course
Data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), establish legal requirements for how organisations collect, store, process, and protect personal information. With severe penalties for non-compliance and the constant threat of data breaches, understanding these principles is essential for every employee who handles personal data.
Our data protection and GDPR training equips your workforce with the essential knowledge to handle personal data compliantly, mitigating the risk of costly breaches and safeguarding your organisation's reputation.
Why choose our GDPR awareness training?
This comprehensive data protection and GDPR eLearning course provides employees with a thorough understanding of their legal obligations when handling personal data. The training covers the fundamental principles of data protection law, including lawful processing, individual rights, data security measures, and breach reporting procedures. Through engaging, real-life scenarios and accessible content, learners gain practical insights into how data protection applies to their daily responsibilities.
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Developed by industry-specific subject matter experts and CPD accredited, this course breaks down complex regulatory requirements into digestible, bitesize modules. It empowers your team to recognise potential risks, understand their role in maintaining compliance, and take appropriate action to protect sensitive information. With end-of-course assessments, you can ensure knowledge retention and demonstrate compliance to governing bodies and stakeholders.
What is the course content & style?
This eLearning course delivers data protection and GDPR training through engaging, scenario-based content structured into bitesize modules. Covering essential topics including
- Data Protection in the EU
- Data Protection UK
- Freedom of Information Act
- UK Data Protection for Managers
... the training uses accessible language and real-world examples to ensure learners at all levels can understand and apply the principles covered.
The course incorporates interactive elements, case studies, and knowledge checks throughout to maintain engagement and reinforce learning. It concludes with a comprehensive assessment to verify understanding and provide robust reporting for compliance purposes, with powerful tracking capabilities enabling managers to monitor completion rates across the workforce.
What are the learning objectives for this Data Protection eLearning?
Anyone responsible for using personal data must understand and follow the rules set out in the Data Protection Act. Failing to comply can lead to serious consequences, so it is extremely important to understand the obligations.
- On completion of our data protection and GDPR training, employees will be able to:
- Understand the introduction to general data protection principles and legislation.
- Process and handle personal data correctly and securely.
- Comply with the Data Protection Act (DPA) and maintain appropriate records.
- Recognise and respect individual rights under data protection law.
- Apply knowledge through comprehensive assessments to ensure understanding and compliance.
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What our customers say
The content that the Access Learning team create is video-led, human-centred, bitesize, engaging and covers all the technical requirements under the regulations in an informative way. So much so, that we use the eLearning courses internally. From a subject matter expert point of view, we also act as a reference point for the content, as well as recommend and supply it to our clients
From a compliance perspective, we were worried about how to deliver the necessary training to our care teams during the pandemic. But as soon as we launched Access Learning, our Home Managers were really invested, motivated and engaged with the software
Our favourite thing about working with The Access Group is how easy it is. They don’t make things difficult, and we’ve had a great connection and relationship with them since our initial meeting. The team go out of their way to support us in making positive changes for our people. They make things happen for us, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.
Part of our market-leading GRC suite
Potential data breaches and incidents are just one of many risks your business may face. Our comprehensive, industry accredited Governance, Risk and Compliance training covers a broad range of subjects to help businesses effectively mitigate risks.
This training empowers employees to understand and adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. This reduces the risk of legal repercussions and safeguards the reputation and financial stability of your organisation.
- Over 40 multi-sector compliance training courses included spanning legal, financial services, care and more
- CPD accredited and produced and written by industry-specific subject matter experts
- Engaging and accessible content, including real-life scenarios and bitesize modules
- End of course assessments to ensure knowledge retention and provide effective reporting to governing bodies
- Robust reporting and powerful tracking to ensure compliance and peace of mind.
A holistic approach to risk management, that includes not just GDPR and data protection but a wide array of Governance, Risk and Compliance training, is crucial for businesses in mitigating risks and ensuring robust compliance across the business.
See what training is included in our broader Governance, Risk and Compliance training suite.
A really interesting course. The information included was engaging, easy to understand and has broadened my knowledge of the topic.
Why use Access Learning for GDPR training?
• Credible content – our courses are accredited, endorsed and designed in partnership with subject matter experts.
• Multi-platform learning - optimised for mobile and tablet, meaning less text and more engaging, easily accessible content.
• True ‘bitesize’ microlearning – making your learning experience more manageable, efficient and relevant.
• Learning pathways - split courses up into digestible topics to make it quicker and easier to find training in the flow of work.
• Accessible - we are working to make our content more accessible and are designing content with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• Updated and refreshed – Access Learning courses are regularly updated ensuring the most up to date and compliant content.
The Data Protection and GDPR eLearning was informative and engaging. I really enjoyed the subject matter which I wasn't expecting!
Enhance data protection training with Access Learning
The consequences of compliance knowledge gaps can cause great harm to any organisation. That's why it's essential to provide your workforce with accredited, regularly updated Governance, Risk and Compliance training.
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FAQs
Some commonly asked questions:
Who is data protection training for?
Our GDPR awareness training targets all employees involved in the handling or processing of personal data. It equips them with vital knowledge and skills to uphold data protection standards, emphasising the significance of safeguarding sensitive information within the organisation.
What is GDPR online training?
GDPR awareness training educates employees on fundamental data protection principles, covering UK and EU regulations.
Our general data protection regulation course sets out the main GDPR principles and goes through exactly what needs to be done to adhere to the various regulation guidelines.
Course learners completing this data protection training will fully understand what these are, how to follow them and the potential consequences of non-compliance.
Is GDPR training a legal requirement?
Whilst undertaking a General Data Protection Regulation course is not a legal requirement, compliance is mandatory. Failure to provide training leaves your business vulnerable to penalties and fines resulting from data breaches. Compliance hinges on ensuring all employees receive comprehensive data protection training.
What are the seven principles of GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK is based on seven key principles, which are all covered in our training content.
These are:
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Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: The processing of Personal data must be done lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Individuals should be informed about how their data is being used.
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Purpose limitation: Personal data should be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes. It should not be used for other purposes.
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Data minimisation: Only the minimum amount of personal data necessary should be processed. Data controllers should avoid collecting excessive or irrelevant data.
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Accuracy: Personal data should be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date.
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Storage limitation: Personal information should only be retained in a format that allows for identification of the individual for as long as is required to fulfil the purposes for which it is processed.
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Integrity and confidentiality: Processing of personal data should be done in a way that provides the necessary security, including defense against improper or illegal processing as well as against unintentional loss, damage, or destruction.
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Accountability: Data controllers are in charge of proving they are adhering to the GDPR guidelines. This entails putting in place the proper organisational and technical safeguards to guarantee and prove that processing is done in compliance with the GDPR.
How often should data protection training be completed?
We recommend Data Protection training should be refreshed annually to maintain compliance. Regular updates ensure staff grasp the various regulations and principles and reinforce best practices.
Organisations must document each member's completion and understanding for thorough compliance.