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The Essentials of GDPR

Virtual College

Summary

Price
£30 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?

Overview

The UK has chosen to adopt in full a new key piece of legislation - the EU’s GDPR (the General Data Protection Regulation). This law will apply to all businesses and will enforce new guidelines and new regulations to follow when handling and storing data. It is crucial to ensure your business can comply with this new legislation.

This course is aimed at those involved in the handling of people’s information as part of their day to day role, providing a GDPR overview. Learners will understand the key principles and process under the regulation and what their roles and responsibilities include.

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

On the 25th May 2018, the UK will adopt a new piece of legislation known as the EU General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. This legislation the UK has chosen to adopt in full will be the biggest change of data protection law in the last twenty years, and will replace the current legislation in place, the Data Protection Act 1998.

Why take this essentials of GDPR course?

The essentials of the GDPR training course will cover the key purposes of the new legislation and will give learners a complete GDPR overview, to help those involved with the handling of people’s information to be able to adopt these practises within their organisation. Learners will understand the responsibility of data processing and the role of a data controller – and will be able to make essential changes to ensure your business is prepared for the implementation of GDPR to achieve business compliance training, in accordance to the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office).

This GDPR compliance training course was designed for data processors and compliance officers, or those who handle or are responsible for personal data. Upon completion of this course, learners will fully understand the key changes from the Data Protection Act 1998 to the EU GDPR, will be able to understand what is meant by the term “data”, as well as the different types of data they might come across in the role. Learners will be able to recognise the six principles of the GDPR and what they each mean, will know the rights of data subjects and the control they have over their information, and how to safely handle sensitive data.

E-learning modules

This course is made up of the following e-learning modules:

  • The essentials of GDPR
  • What is a data controller?
  • Data processing
  • Data subject
  • Data protection principles
  • Good practice
  • Data security
  • The data breach
  • Systems
  • Subject access request
  • Data subject rights
  • Accountability and governance
  • Investigating breaches

Training outcomes

Having completed this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the key changes from the DPA to the GDPR
  • Understand what data is, and the different types of data
  • Recognise the six principles of GDPR
  • Safely handle sensitive data
  • Understand the rights of data subjects
  • Know the role of the information commissioner

Target Audience

This course is aimed at those involved in the handling of people’s information as part of their day to day role. It aims to provide an introduction to the GDPR, it's principles and process and roles and responsibilities under the Regulation. It introduces GDPR and the key compliance obligations of organisations, whilst demonstrating best practice in an engaging and informative way.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Duration

This training will take approximately one to two hours to complete, depending on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session as progress is recorded throughout.

Please note, this course is based on fictional names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Test and certificate

The end of course test consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test three times at no extra cost.

If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to download a Virtual College digital certificate. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those involved in the handling of people’s information as part of their day to day role. It aims to provide an introduction to the GDPR, it's principles and process and roles and responsibilities under the Regulation. It introduces GDPR and the key compliance obligations of organisations, whilst demonstrating best practice in an engaging and informative way.

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Questions and answers

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Suze asked:

1. Do all members of a parish council have to abide by the GDPR or just the Clerk? 2. Does this cover how to handle emails? BCC etc

Answer:

Hi Suze, GDPR is a law that applies to everyone in the United Kingdom. The course covers a wide variety of areas and is designed to give a complete overview of GDPR. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Paul Easterbrook asked:

Is this course suitable for training as the data protection officer?

Answer:

Hi Paul, This course we be a good introduction into the topic to help you in the role. It would be recommended that a further course be taken after this though which will suit the data protection officer role. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Cristina asked:

Hi! Could you please tell me if this can be considered to be a first step into starting a new career in Data Protection field of expertise?

Answer:

Hi Cristina, This course is designed to give you an overview of GDPR for the workplace. It would be a good starting point to learn the basics of the new regulations but a further training course would be needed if you are looking to become a GDPR expert. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Hypno1 asked:

Does the course provide material on what company and data managers need to know regarding changes in may 2018

Answer:

Hello, This course is aimed at those involved in the handling of people’s information as part of their day to day role. It aims to provide an introduction to the GDPR, it's principles and process and roles and responsibilities under the Regulation. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Andrew J Robinson asked:

Does this material cover data on minors and can I use the info. to create a document to appraise colleagues without breaking copyright laws.

Answer:

Hi Andrew, The courses does not contain any specific on minors unfortunately but we do reference the ICO website which goes into it in a lot of detail. Regarding creating a document that would be breaking copyright laws. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Theresa asked:

Hi Are there any templates or suggested documents (eg consents forms for employees) at the end of the course?

Answer:

Hi Theresa, This course unfortunately would not include that information at the end however learners will understand the key principles and process under the regulation and what their roles and responsibilities include. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Jan Andrews asked:

Is this course suitable for school business managers or is there a more appropriate one available?

Answer:

Good morning Jan, This course is aimed at those involved in the handling of people’s information as part of their day to day role. It aims to provide an introduction to the GDPR, it's principles and process and roles and responsibilities under the Regulation. It introduces GDPR and the key compliance obligations of organisations, whilst demonstrating best practice in an engaging and informative way. Kind regards, Virtual College

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.
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