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Free Level 2 Data Protection and Data Security Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration110 hours
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, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course covers the laws and responsibilities that apply when handling personal data, including the requirements introduced by GDPR. It takes around 110 hours to complete. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have been a resident in the EU for three or more years to enrol.

Who this course is for

Data protecting compliance 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.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key principles of data protection law in the UK.
  • You'll learn what GDPR requires of organisations and individuals who handle personal data.
  • You'll identify the rights individuals have over their own data.
  • You'll recognise the risks of data breaches and the consequences of non-compliance.
  • You'll understand how to store, share, and dispose of personal data securely.
  • You'll learn how to respond correctly when a data subject makes a request.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-check activities that you complete and submit online. There are no exams to sit in person. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education will confirm the exact assessment format when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data protection officer (entry level) - supports compliance across an organisation
  • HR administrator - handles employee personal data day to day
  • Office administrator - manages records and data securely
  • Healthcare administrator - works with sensitive patient information
  • Customer service advisor - handles customer data in line with GDPR
  • Payroll administrator - processes confidential employee and financial data
  • Records manager - oversees secure storage and disposal of organisational data

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Data Protection - deepens your legal knowledge and is suited to roles with more compliance responsibility.
  • Level 3 Award in Information Security Management Principles - covers broader information security alongside data protection.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Qualification - useful if you want to move into a wider administrative or office management role where data handling is part of a broader remit.
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