Free Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Course. Study online. You can work through the material at your own pace, fitting study around your job or other commitments. The course takes around 7 weeks to complete. It covers the key principles of data protection law, how organisations handle personal data, and the steps taken to keep data secure. This free understanding data protection and data security course for adults is open to anyone aged 19 or over who lives in England. You'll need your National Insurance number and proof of identity to enrol.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who works with data and wants to further their understanding of data protection and security.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR.
You'll learn how organisations collect, store, and process personal data lawfully.
You'll identify the risks to data security and the measures used to manage them.
You'll understand the rights individuals have over their personal data.
You'll learn how to respond to a data breach and who to report it to.
You'll understand the responsibilities of staff who handle data in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through written learning materials and activities at your own pace. Assessment is by a written assignment or end-of-unit questions that you submit online. There are no exams to sit in person. You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to complete the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve Courses will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data administrator - managing and protecting records in an office setting
Compliance assistant - supporting a team to meet data protection obligations
HR administrator - handling confidential employee data securely
Office manager - overseeing data handling procedures across a team
Records manager - maintaining secure and compliant document systems
Customer service advisor - handling personal data in line with company policy
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Data Protection - deepens your legal knowledge and is suited to those moving into a compliance or data officer role.
Level 3 Award in GDPR - a focused qualification for staff with data protection responsibilities.
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.
