UK GDPR Training and Awareness
UK GDPR training raises awareness of the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and the responsibilities of employers and employees to protect personal data.
Training helps organisations to mitigate the risk of data breaches by promoting best practices in data handling and management. The course covers the rights of data subjects, the legal grounds for data processing, and practical steps to comply with the law.
By embedding core data protection principles into organisational culture, general data protection training helps to build trust with stakeholders and enhances an organisation’s reputation.
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UK GDPR Training and Awareness
UK GDPR training helps organisations to mitigate the risk of data breaches by promoting best practices in data handling and management.
£30
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What are the benefits of our mental health awareness training course?
- Ensures employees understand the importance of data protection and the specific requirements of the UK GDPR, reducing the risk of data breaches.
- Covers the roles and responsibilities defined under the regulation and the rights of data subjects.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Developed by our health and safety professionals who have extensive experience of high-risk environments.
- Online GDPR training and awareness course can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
Course duration
UK GDPR online training takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Who should take this course?
Our UK GDPR course online is for anyone who handles personal information in an online or offline capacity.
Course accreditations
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Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
UK GDPR FAQs
What is the maximum time you can hold data under UK GDPR?
Under UK GDPR article 5(1)(e), personal data must be:
- Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed.
- Stored for longer periods only if the personal data will be processed solely for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes, subject to the implementation of appropriate technical and organisational measures required by the GDPR to safeguard the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Organisations need to establish retention policies that state how long different types of data should be retained and ensure that personal data is securely deleted or anonymised once it is no longer needed for the specified purposes.
Who does UK GDPR apply to?
Any organisation operating within the UK that processes personal data must comply with UK GDPR. This includes businesses, public authorities, charities, and other entities regardless of their size and sector.
The regulation also applies to organisations based outside the UK if they process the personal of individuals who are in the UK.
How much does UK GDPR training cost?
For individuals such as sole traders and small businesses our UK GDPR training online costs £30. Medium-sized and larger businesses can save money through volume discounts by contacting our friendly team directly.
How long does it take to become UK GDPR compliant?
The time it takes to become UK GDPR compliant varies depending on the size of the organisation, the complexity of its data processing activities, its existing data protection measures, and the resources allocated to compliance efforts.
Here are some key considerations:
- Initial assessment: Conducting a thorough assessment of current data protection practices, identifying gaps, and understanding the scope of compliance required can take a few weeks to several months.
- Data mapping and documentation: Mapping data flows, creating records of processing activities, and documenting compliance measures can take additional time, often several months, especially for larger organisations with complex data processes.
- Implementing technical and organisational measures: Establishing and enhancing data protection measures such as data minimisation, encryption, access controls, and training staff can vary widely. It may take a few months to over a year, depending on the starting point and the scale of changes needed.
- Policy and procedure development: Developing or updating privacy policies, consent mechanisms, data subject rights procedures, and breach response plans typically takes several months.
- Continuous monitoring and improvement: UK GDPR compliance is an ongoing process. Organisations must continually monitor their data protection practices, conduct regular audits, and make necessary adjustments. This requires an ongoing commitment and periodic reviews rather than a one-time effort.
Achieving UK GDPR compliance is not a one-size-fits-all process and can take anywhere from a few months to over a year, depending on the specific circumstances and dedication to the task. It is an ongoing process requiring continuous attention and adaptation to maintain compliance.
What is considered a breach of UK GDPR?
A personal data breach is a breach of UK GDPR. This is a security incident that leads to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration or unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data.
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Assessment
At the end of the online GDPR course there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
If you complete the UK GDPR training course on SHINE, you will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.
Course aims
By the end of data protection training, participants will understand:
- The purpose of the UK GDPR and the rights of data subjects.
- How organisations are accountable under the UK GDPR.
- Key roles and responsibilities, including the role of a data protection officer (DPO).
- Ways organisations can enhance their data security.
Course Overview
1. What is data protection?
Introduction to the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), the UK GDPR and the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
2. What is the UK GDPR?
The key principles of the UK GDPR, possible sanctions for breaches and how the ICO make decisions.
How the UK GDPR helps to protect people’s personal data.
3. What is personal data?
The legal definition of personal data.
Examples of ‘personal data’ and ‘sensitive personal data’, and how to decide whether data falls under these categories.
4. What is data processing?
What data processing means under UK GDPR and examples of data processing.
5. Roles under UK GDPR?
An explanation of the following roles defined in the UK GDPR: controller, processor, data subject.
6. Regulations and duties
What policies and documents an organisation needs to comply with UK GDPR.
7. Key UK GDPR terms
Definitions of key terms used in the UK GDPR such as ‘pseudonymisation’ and what they mean in practice.
8. Principles of data protection
Introduction to the principles of data protection:
- Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
- Purpose limitation
- Data minimisation
- Accuracy
- Storage limitation
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Accountability
9. Lawful bases for processing
An in-depth look at the lawful basis for processing personal data including consent, performance of a contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, legitimate interests.
Processing special category data in compliance with GDPR.
10. Accountability
How the UK GDPR gives the ICO power to hold organisations to account for failing to comply.
How to ensure your organisation co-operates with the ICO through data processing activities and record keeping.
The purpose of keeping records to comply with the UK GDPR.
11. Data protection by design
What data protection by design mean and examples when it could apply.
What data protection by default entails and ensuring you only process data that is necessary for your purpose.
12. Data protection officer (DPO)
When to appoint a data protection officer (DPO).
What skills and knowledge a DPO needs to carry out their role effectively.
13. Data protection impact assessment
When to carry out a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) and what constitutes ‘high-risk’ data processing activities.
14. Data breaches
When to report a data breach to the ICO in compliance with the UK GDPR.
The importance of keeping records of data breaches even when an incident does not need to be reported by law.
15. Personal data security guidance
How organisations are required to be transparent about the collection, use and safeguarding of personal data.
The dangers to be aware of with cloud-based environments and ways to enhance security.
How the UK GDPR restricts sending data outside the EU and EEA.
16. Individual rights
A detailed look at the seven rights of individuals under UK GDPR and what these mean in practice.
How the UK GDPR strengthens the rights of individuals to have power over their data.
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How is it delivered?
The UK GDPR training course is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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