Description
The online course is broken down in to 4 bite-sized units with the following titles:
- Introduction to GDPR
- Complying with the GDPR
- The Rights of Individuals – Part 1
- The Rights of Individuals – Part 2
Units one and two in this online training cover the key purposes of the legislation providing learners with an overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), what they must do to comply with the legislation and the penalties for non-compliance.
Units three and four include a definition of ‘personal data’ and cover the new rights for individuals introduced by the GDPR and how the GDPR strengthens some of the rights that existed under the old Data Protection Act (DPA).
Learning objectives
On completion of this course learners will be able to:
- Explain the rights of clients/customers according to the GDPR
- Explain the purpose and requirements of an Information Management Policy
- Understand the definition of the terms ‘confidential’, ‘personal’ and ‘sensitive’ in relation to data
- Recognise the purpose and content of an organisation’s Confidentiality Statement and Information Security and Communication Policy and the consequences of failing to comply with them
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements
Course assessment and certification
On completion of the course a downloadable certificate is immediately available