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Understanding the GDPR (for managers)
Laser Learning

Continuous professional development (CPD) online course for data compliant managers

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

This course explains the main principles of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), how these regulations affect individuals and organisations, and how to ensure compliance.

It covers the actions an organisation needs to take, what should be included in a GDPR policy, how to write a statement to clients, data security, and dealing with a breach.

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Learning outcomes

  • You will understand some of the key terms used in the regulations, such as 'personal data' and 'processing', and be aware of the principles of the GDPR.
  • You will be able to write a GDPR policy, or review an existing policy to ensure it covers all of the points outlined in the reading section of this short course
  • You will understand the importance of data security, and how unsecured sharing of personal data (intentionally or unintentionally) can put individuals at risk.

Advantages of the course

  • All employees should be aware of GDPR issues. Staff should be aware of the data that is kept, the reason, how they can play a part in keeping it safe, and the consequences of a breach. This course contains specific advice for managers and directors on how to ensure compliance across the organisation.
  • This course contains specific information for organisations who have customers in the EU and/or process data from the EU following Brexit, and explains the transition from the EU GDPR to the UK GDPR.
  • Websites and video resources are utilised to explore the regulations further
  • Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
  • There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

This short course is aimed at managers and those with a responsibility for ensuring compliance with the GDPR across a broad range of organisations.

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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