Data Protection and the GDPR Training - Online Course

Description

Our Data Protection and GDPR online training course gives an overview of the purpose and scope of GDPR principles. The course describes how the regulations protect personal data and how they affect organisations and individuals. This online GDPR course also explains data protection principles and subject rights. It is the perfect course to jump into all things GDPR and data protection to gain an understanding of the subject.

This online GDPR and data protection course incorporates guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office and the EU's Article 29 Working Party. It identifies critical differences between the requirements of the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) that it replaces.

After completion of the GDPR & data protection online course, you will be able to explain the following:

The first topic describes the background to the GDPR. You will learn about why it is necessary to protect personal data. The topic identifies where and when the GDPR applies.

The second topic describes the categories of personal data covered by the GDPR. You will learn about the difference between personal data and sensitive personal data. The topic also covers online identifiers, which are personal data in some circumstances.

The third topic outlines the purpose of the GDPR and identifies who is responsible for enforcing the GDPR. You will learn about what information you must register with the ICO. The topic also defines some important terms - Data Controller, Data Processor and Data Subject.

Topic 4 describes the seven data protection principles of the GDPR.

Topic 5 outlines eight data subject rights with examples. You will learn about what can happen when you ignore a data subject's rights.

In topic 6 you will learn about the categories of data that are exempt or partially exempt under the GDPR. The topic also identifies what is meant by a derogation from the GDPR.

The final topic defines the concept of a personal data breach. You will learn when to report breaches and who to report to.