Free Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Course. Study online, at your own pace, in around 8 weeks. There are no formal entry requirements. The course covers key data legislation including GDPR and the Data Protection Act, giving you a solid grounding in data protection compliance. It suits anyone whose work involves handling personal data. This is a free understanding data protection and data security course for adults, fully funded through the Adult Education Budget for eligible learners. You'll finish with the NCFE Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security.
Who this course is for
Anyone who works with personal data needs to understands the laws surrounding it. This fully online level 2 Course in Data Protection and Data Security will provide you with essential knowledge on data protection compliance. The qualification will help to develop your understanding of key data legislation such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles behind the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
You'll learn what the Data Protection Act requires of organisations and individuals.
You'll identify the rights individuals have over their personal data.
You'll recognise the responsibilities of those who collect, store, and process data.
You'll understand what counts as a data breach and how it should be handled.
You'll learn how to apply data security practices in a workplace setting.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a time that suits you. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification criteria for the NCFE Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Total Training Provision will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data administrator, managing records in line with data law
Office administrator, handling personal data day to day
HR assistant, processing employee and applicant information
Customer service advisor, working with customer account data
Healthcare receptionist, managing patient records compliantly
Finance assistant, handling sensitive financial and personal data
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Information Assurance for Business, if you want to go deeper into data governance and cyber security.
Level 3 Award in GDPR, which focuses specifically on compliance responsibilities at a more advanced level.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, which builds broader workplace skills alongside your data knowledge.
