Free Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Course. Study online, at your own pace, in around 10 weeks. This free understanding data protection and data security course covers the laws and rules that govern how personal data must be handled, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You'll explore what organisations must do to stay compliant and what the consequences of getting it wrong can be. The course suits anyone who works with personal data or wants to understand their responsibilities under UK data law. You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security.
Who this course is for
Our Understanding Data Protection & Data Security free online course will develop knowledge in Data protection compliance which 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.
Entry requirements
Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Lived in the EU for 3 years. Available fully funded. Do not hold the same qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how they apply in practice.
You'll learn what counts as personal data and how it must be stored, used, and protected.
You'll identify the rights individuals have over their own data.
You'll recognise what organisations are legally required to do to stay compliant.
You'll understand the consequences of data breaches and non-compliance, including potential penalties.
You'll learn how to handle data securely in a workplace setting.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in a centre. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification criteria set by NCFE.
What you will need to bring
CT Skills will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to complete the online study and submit your work.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry administrator - handles personal records in line with data law
Office administrator - manages files and correspondence requiring data compliance
HR assistant - processes employee data under GDPR requirements
Customer service advisor - handles customer data securely day to day
Healthcare receptionist - manages sensitive patient information compliantly
Records manager - oversees how an organisation stores and disposes of data
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Information Assurance for Business - goes deeper into data security strategy and risk management.
Level 3 Award in GDPR Compliance - focuses on the legal and operational side of data protection for those in compliance or management roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security - broadens your understanding into wider digital security, useful if you want to move into an IT or security-focused role.
