Free Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Course. Study online at your own pace with Farnborough College. This free understanding data protection and data security course takes around 26 weeks to complete. You'll learn how data protection law works in practice, what organisations must do to keep personal data safe, and how to handle data securely in a workplace setting. The course suits anyone who works with personal data or wants to build knowledge of GDPR and data security responsibilities.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of UK data protection law, including GDPR.
You'll learn what counts as personal data and how it must be handled.
You'll explore the rights individuals have over their own data.
You'll identify the responsibilities organisations have to protect data.
You'll recognise common data security risks and how to reduce them.
You'll understand what to do when a data breach occurs.
You'll learn how data protection applies to your day-to-day work.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a time that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review it and give feedback. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data administrator, managing personal records in line with data law
HR assistant, handling employee data securely and compliantly
Office administrator, supporting GDPR compliance in a business
Customer service advisor, managing customer data responsibly
Records manager, overseeing how an organisation stores and deletes data
Compliance officer, helping businesses meet data protection obligations
Healthcare administrator, handling sensitive patient information safely
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Data Protection, for a deeper understanding of compliance responsibilities and a step toward specialist data protection roles.
Level 3 Award in GDPR, useful if you want to advise colleagues or manage data protection processes.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, which builds on data handling skills within a broader office and compliance context.
