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Free Level 2 Data Protection and Data Security Course Online – DBC Training

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Course. Study online at your own pace, from home or on the go. You'll cover current data protection law, your legal responsibilities when handling personal or sensitive information, how organisations manage data securely, and common threats to ICT systems such as cyber attacks and unauthorised access. The course takes up to 12 weeks. You'll complete a skills scan before you start to confirm it's the right level for you.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security is designed to provide learners with a clear understanding of how to handle data responsibly in today’s digital world.

This fully online course explores current data protection legislation, helping learners understand their legal responsibilities when working with personal or sensitive information. It also covers organisational procedures for managing data securely, and highlights common threats to ICT systems and data, such as cyber attacks and unauthorised access.

Entry requirements

Learners will need to complete a skills scan to confirm the course is a good fit for their current abilities. Some eligibility criteria also apply, but a full eligibility check will be carried out during the enrolment process.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand current UK data protection legislation and how it applies to your work.
  • You'll learn your legal responsibilities when handling personal and sensitive information.
  • You'll explore how organisations put data security procedures in place.
  • You'll identify common threats to ICT systems, including cyber attacks and unauthorised access.
  • You'll understand how to respond to data breaches and security incidents.
  • You'll learn best practice for storing, sharing, and disposing of data safely.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through self-guided materials at your own pace. A tutor supports you throughout, with one-to-one check-ins every four weeks to keep you on track. Assessment is based on the work you complete online. You'll need to finish a skills scan at enrolment to confirm the course is the right fit for your current abilities.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. DBC Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data entry administrator. Handles personal data accurately and securely.
  • Office administrator. Manages records and correspondence in line with data law.
  • HR assistant. Processes employee data with legal and procedural awareness.
  • Customer service advisor. Handles customer information responsibly.
  • IT support technician. Supports secure data practices across an organisation.
  • Records manager. Oversees how an organisation stores and protects information.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Data Protection. Deepens your legal and compliance knowledge for more senior roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Information Assurance. Covers broader cyber security and risk management.
  • Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ). Builds practical digital skills alongside your data protection knowledge.
  • GDPR Practitioner qualification. Recognised by employers who need dedicated data compliance staff.
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