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This CPD-certified Data Protection course provides professionals with a thorough understanding of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

The course covers fundamental principles, key terminology, and practical applications to ensure responsible and compliant handling of personal data.

Please note, we are able to cater for bulk purchases and offer discounted fees. We can also create a group page for your organisation and provide manager access for analytics.

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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the fundamental principles and legal framework of data protection, including key legislation such as the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Define and differentiate key data protection terms, including personal data, special category data, data subjects, data controllers, and data processors.
Identify the rights of data subjects and explain how to uphold these rights in practice, including rights to access, rectification, erasure (right to be forgotten), data portability, and objection.
Recognise the lawful bases for processing personal data, with emphasis on consent, legitimate interests, and contractual necessity.
Analyse data processing activities within your business context to assess compliance risks and identify when Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are required.
Apply practical measures and organisational controls to ensure the security, accuracy, and lawful handling of personal data, including data minimisation, retention policies, and breach prevention.
Understand how to handle data subject access requests (DSARs) and other individual rights requests efficiently and within statutory timeframes.
Recognise the importance of ‘privacy by design and by default’ and how to embed data protection considerations throughout the lifecycle of systems, services, and processes.
Identify the steps to take in the event of a personal data breach, including reporting obligations to regulators and affected individuals.
Appreciate the consequences of non-compliance, including potential fines, reputational damage, and operational impacts.

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