Course description
Data Protection in the Workplace Online Training Course
Data protection is a very important aspect of almost every workplace. Regardless of industry, most companies have some personal data or sensitive data regarding each one of their customers and employees. Learning how to create a robust data protection policy as well as the best practices you should use when dealing with private data is the best way to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of data protection requirements in the workplace. The course begins by giving a general overview of data protection, its benefits, and key facts about the Data Protection Act. The course also goes over how to put together a data protection policy for your company as well as letting you know how to respond to information requests.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Benefits of Taking This Course
- Learning about the Data Protection Act and the benefits of compliance
- Gaining insight into the rights extended to individuals under the Data Protection Act regarding the handling of their personal and sensitive data
- Understanding the obligations organisations must meet if they want to collect, use, and maintain personal or sensitive data
- Acquiring information about how to properly share data with others inside your organisation without violating the act
- Gaining important information about the development of a comprehensive data protection policy
Training Course Content
- Module 1: Benefits of Good Data Safety and the Data Protection Act
- Module 2: Conditions and Permissible Reasons to Access Data
- Module 3: The General Data Protection Regulation
- Module 4: Data Sharing and Security
- Module 5: Creating a Data Protection Policy
- Module 6: Managing Requests for Personal Data
Course delivery details
We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.
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