Free Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, part-time during the day. The course takes one week to complete. You'll cover the principles of data protection law, how organisations handle personal data, and the steps they take to keep it secure. This understanding data protection and data security qualification is relevant across almost every sector, from healthcare and retail to finance and education. You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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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 explore the rights individuals have over their own data.
You'll identify common data security risks and how to manage them.
You'll understand the responsibilities of employees when handling personal or sensitive information.
You'll learn what to do when a data breach occurs and how to report it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. The course is assessed through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of data protection principles and data security practices. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material over the week.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry administrator - handles personal data in line with company policy
Office administrator - manages records and correspondence securely
HR assistant - processes sensitive employee information daily
Customer service advisor - handles customer data across calls and systems
Healthcare receptionist - manages patient records and confidentiality
Retail team leader - oversees data handling at point of sale
Finance assistant - processes financial and personal data accurately
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Information Assurance for Business - deepens your knowledge of data governance and risk management for more senior roles.
Level 3 Award in GDPR Compliance - useful if you want to take on data protection responsibilities within an organisation.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration - broadens your skills across office and business functions, building on your data handling knowledge.
