UK GDPR and Data Protection

This online GDPR course gives employees the essential knowledge they need to handle personal data responsibly and in line with UK GDPR.

The course is built around practical workplace examples, it explains what personal data is, the core principles of data protection, and the eight rights individuals have under the law. Learners will also understand how to recognise and report data breaches, the role of security measures and what to consider when transferring data or handling marketing communications.

By the end of the course, staff will know how GDPR applies to their role and how to make safe, compliant decisions when working with personal data.

Who should take this course?

This training is designed for anyone who handles personal data as part of their job. This includes staff in a variety of industries such as, retail, education, healthcare, charity or customer service roles, as well as managers responsible for overseeing how data is collected and used.

It helps organisations meet their legal obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What does it cover?

• What counts as personal data and special category data
• The core principles of UK GDPR and why they matter
• The eight individual rights under GDPR and how to respond to requests
• Lawful bases for processing and how to choose the right one
• Accountability measures like DPIAs, RoPAs and data protection by design
• Security and breach management, including how to spot and report incidents
• International data transfers and transfer risk assessments (TRAs)
• Marketing rules, consent, and the soft opt-in
• Children’s data and parental consent requirements

Course Features:

• 100% online, take at your own pace
• Access anywhere, anytime
• Works on laptop, tablet or mobile phone
• Downloadable digital certificate on completion
• Retake the assessment as many times as needed
• Reviewed by data protection professionals
• Written in line with the UK GDPR and ICO guidance