Free Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 weeks. This free understanding data protection and data security course covers current data protection law, including GDPR, and how it applies in the workplace. You'll learn how organisations handle personal data, the risks to ICT systems, and how to stay compliant. It fits around your existing commitments, with no need to travel to a centre.
Who this course is for
Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, it is more vital than ever that everyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance, as the penalties can be severe., , What will you Learn, - Current data protection legislation, and how it is applied, - Organisational procedures concerning data, - Possible threats to ICT systems and data, and how to protect against them, - Consequences of not protecting data, and the impact of possible breaches, , This course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their knowledge of Data Protection and Data Security, including Continuing Professional Development (CPD). , You must be 18 years or older to enroll, and the course takes 6-18 weeks to complete.
Entry requirements
Full fee reduction may apply to you if in receipt of benefits and actively seeking employment or in work, earnings less the ?25,750 annually (?25,750 annually if not from an eligible regional postcode)
What you will learn
You'll understand current data protection legislation, including GDPR, and how it applies in practice.
You'll learn how organisations set up and follow procedures to handle personal data correctly.
You'll identify threats to ICT systems and personal data, and how to protect against them.
You'll explore the legal responsibilities of individuals and organisations when processing data.
You'll recognise the consequences of non-compliance, including the penalties organisations can face.
How you will learn
You study online and work through the course material at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments or online assessments that test your understanding of data protection law and practice. You submit your work digitally. There are no exams to sit at a centre. Course and exam fees are included in the free funding.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shipley College Exhibition Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data administrator - managing and protecting personal records in an organisation.
Office administrator - handling data securely as part of day-to-day admin work.
HR assistant - processing employee data in line with data protection law.
Customer service advisor - handling customer data compliantly in any sector.
Records manager - overseeing how an organisation stores and disposes of data.
Compliance support officer - helping teams follow data protection policies.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Data Protection - deepens your legal knowledge and is suited to those moving into compliance or data management roles.
Level 3 Award in Information Security - builds on data security principles for roles with greater IT responsibility.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration - broadens your skills if you work in an office environment where data handling is part of a wider role.
