GDPR Training Online

This online GDPR Awareness course provides employees with the knowledge they need to understand their data protection responsibilities in the workplace. Learners will explore what constitutes personal data, including special category data, and gain an understanding of the seven core principles of UK General Data Protection Regulation that underpin lawful data processing.

The training also explains the six lawful bases for processing personal data, with particular focus on commonly used bases such as consent and performance of a contract. This helps learners understand not only the legal requirements of UK GDPR, but also how those requirements apply in practical workplace situations.

With human error consistently identified as one of the leading causes of data breaches and security incidents, providing staff with effective GDPR training is essential for helping organisations improve compliance, strengthen data handling practices and reduce risk.

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• Train online at your own pace with a full audio voiceover
• Accredited by CPD
• Certificate on successful completion
• Course duration: 45 minutes
• Unlimited resits at no cost

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Who is this online GDPR Awareness training for?

This course is suitable for employees at all levels who handle, access or process personal data as part of their role. This includes staff working in customer services, HR, finance, administration, logistics, healthcare, education, retail and many other sectors where personal information is collected or managed.

Ideal for frontline workers, supervisors, team leaders and first-line managers who need a clear understanding of their responsibilities under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. It is particularly beneficial for organisations looking to strengthen data protection awareness across their workforce and reduce the risk of data breaches caused by human error.

As the training covers both individual and organisational responsibilities, it is suitable for businesses of all sizes seeking to promote good data handling practices and support compliance with UK data protection law.

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GDPR Certification

Our entire library of training courses is accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the universally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Upon passing the online assessment you will have the options to both print and download your GDPR Training Certificate in PDF format. In addition to this an automated email will also be sent to your chosen email address containing a link to your certificate ensuring you always have access to a copy.

Furthermore, a QR code is displayed on each certificate which when scanned by a smartphone links to our certification database. This allows employers, auditors and local authority inspectors, for example, to establish a certificates validity instantly and at any time.

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Course Aim

This training aims to provide learners with an awareness of data protection law in the United Kingdom, how it applies in the workplace, and the responsibilities that both organisations and individual employees have when handling personal data.

The course is designed not only for those working in IT, but for employees across all industries and job roles where personal data must be handled lawfully, securely and with due care. Learners will gain practical knowledge of UK GDPR requirements and understand how to apply this knowledge confidently within their day-to-day role.

Organisations enrolling their staff onto this training can expect employees to develop a clear understanding of what is expected of them when processing personal data, as well as the organisational measures required to support compliance. This includes recognising personal data breaches, understanding reporting procedures, and being aware of the critical 72-hour reporting obligation to the ICO.

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Learning Objectives

On completion of the course, you should be able to:

• Define personal data and explain what makes it personal under UK GDPR
• Identify the key legislation that governs data protection in the United Kingdom
• State the role of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the sanctions it can apply
• List the seven principles of UK GDPR and explain what each one means in practice
• Identify the six lawful bases for processing personal data, including performance of a contract
• Explain what valid consent looks like and how it must be obtained
• Identify what is meant by special category data and why it requires extra protection
• List the eight rights that individuals have over their personal data
• Distinguish between the roles of a data controller and a data processor
• Explain what is meant by privacy by design and by default
• Recognise what constitutes a personal data breach and explain the 72-hour reporting obligation
• State the basic rules around transferring personal data outside the UK
• Identify the key responsibilities of both employers and employees in relation to data protection
• explain how GDPR can be enforced by the Supervisory Authorities (SA’s) where there is non-compliance

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Training Course Content

This course is made up of the following modules:

• An Introduction in Data Protection

  This section introduces the learner to the course. It looks at what is personal data and explains key terminology.

• Module 1 – The Legal Framework

  This section of the course concentrates on UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, how UK GDPR relates to EU GDPR, the role of the Information Commissioner Office (ICO), sanctions and penalties as well as the seven principles of UK GDPR

• Module 2 – Lawful Bases for Processing

  This section of the course covers the six lawful bases, including performance of a contract. Consent, what is means and how to obtain it, Special category data and Data Subject Rights.

• Module 3 – Roles and Responsibilities, Data Security and Internation Data Transfers

  In this final section of the course the focus will be on Controllers and Processors, what each is and their responsibilities. Data Security recognising and reporting data breaches and International Data Transfer.

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Assessment

On completion of the course lessons and training material an online assessment will automatically unlock. The assessment will contain 15 multiple-choice questions and a mark of 75% or above will be required to pass.

The assessment will be marked instantly and so you will know straight away if you have passed or not. If you don't pass first time there's no need to worry. Unlimited resits at absolutely no additional charge are available so you can retake the assessment again as many times as you need to.

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