Data Protection Training for Finance Staff: UK GDPR, Compliance & Risk

Training Express Ltd

• Data Protection Training for Finance Staff: UK GDPR, Compliance & Risk 48:36

  • 1: Module 1 Data Responsibility in Finance 08:01
  • 2: Module 2. Understanding the Legal Landscape 08:11
  • 3: Module 3. Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Finance 07:26
  • 4: Module 4. Protecting Financial Data in Practice 08:03
  • 5: Module 5. Data Subject Rights and Incident Response 08:01
  • 6: Module 6. Future-Proofing Data Protection in the Finance Sector 07:54
  • 7: Get your Free CPD Certificate 01:00

This Level 2 Data Protection Training for Finance Staff: UK GDPR, Compliance & Risk introduces essential principles of handling financial and personal data safely within UK regulations. It explains how compliance supports trust, reduces risk, and protects organisations from legal and financial penalties.

Weak data handling practices in finance can lead to breaches, fraud, and regulatory action. This course is suitable for finance staff, payroll teams, accountants, and administrators who process sensitive information. It ensures understanding of legal duties and reduces compliance risks across daily operations. It also supports alignment with expectations from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The course explores UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, lawful bases for processing, and financial data governance. Learners examine records of processing, third-party risk, encryption, fraud prevention, and secure financial systems. It also covers data subject rights, breach response within 72 hours, and regulatory expectations from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Practical scenarios help learners apply compliance principles to payroll, invoicing, and banking data. By the end, participants understand how to embed data protection into everyday financial processes and support a strong compliance culture.

Course Curriculum :

Data Responsibility in Finance

• 1.1. Data Responsibility in Finance
• 1.1.1. Why Data Protection Matters to Finance Professionals
• 1.1.2. The Real Cost of Data Breaches and Fines in the UK
• 1.1.3. Data Ethics and the Reputation Dividend
• 1.1.4. Finance, Accountability, and the Lawful Duty of Care
• 1.1.5. Building a Culture of Confidentiality and Trust

Understanding the Legal Landscape

• 2.1. Understanding the Legal Landscape
• 2.1.1. UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• 2.1.2. Lawful Bases for Processing Financial Data
• 2.1.3. Special Category Data and Financial Contexts
• 2.1.4. Rights of Individuals: Access, Erasure, and Portability
• 2.1.5. Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and Financial Communication

Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Finance

• 3.1. Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Finance
• 3.1.1. Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) for Financial Systems
• 3.1.2. Integrating GDPR into Audit, SOX, and PCI DSS Controls
• 3.1.3. The Role of the Data Protection Officer and Finance Leadership
• 3.1.4. Vendor and Third-Party Data Sharing Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• 3.1.5. Monitoring Compliance Through Metrics and Internal Audits

Protecting Financial Data in Practice

• 4.1. Protecting Financial Data in Practice
• 4.1.1. Data Classification and Secure Storage in Finance Systems
• 4.1.2. Encryption, Access Control, and Authentication Measures
• 4.1.3. Managing Payroll, Invoices, and Bank Data Securely
• 4.1.4. Preventing Phishing, Invoice Fraud, and Business Email Compromise
• 4.1.5. Secure Disposal and Retention of Financial Records

Data Subject Rights and Incident Response

• 5.1. Data Subject Rights and Incident Response
• 5.1.1. Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Redaction in Finance
• 5.1.2. Balancing Erasure Requests with Legal Record-Keeping Duties
• 5.1.3. Responding to Data Breaches: The First 72 Hours
• 5.1.4. Working with Regulators: ICO and FCA Expectations
• 5.1.5. Learning from Financial Data Breach Case Studies

Future-Proofing Data Protection in the Finance Sector

• 6.1. Future-Proofing Data Protection in the Finance Sector
• 6.1.1. Open Banking, PSD2, and Data Sharing Ethics
• 6.1.2. AI, Automation, and Emerging Tech in Financial Data Handling
• 6.1.3. Building Evidence for Consumer Duty and Fairness
• 6.1.4. Creating a Data Protection Culture: Training and Leadership
• 6.1.5. Sustaining Compliance Through Continuous Improvement

Accreditation

Our course is fully CPD-accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE CPD-accredited digital certificate, titled: Data Protection Training for Finance Staff: UK GDPR, Compliance & Risk. You will also get a FREE hardcopy certificate (Shipping cost £5.99).

Recommended renewal

This certificate does not have a fixed expiration date. However, in accordance with industry best practice guidelines, it is recommended that the certification be renewed every 3 years.

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• Finance Data Protection Officer
• GDPR Compliance Analyst
• Payroll and Data Compliance Manager
• Financial Risk and Governance Officer
• Internal Audit and Compliance Specialist
• Data Protection Coordinator (Finance Sector)
• Regulatory Compliance Officer (Financial Services)

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