Understand current data regulation & best practices
The purpose of this free online course is to allow learners to demonstrate an essential understanding of data protection and data security.
3 easy steps to qualification
Kickstart your stress-free journey to qualification by completing a short online enrolment form.
The online platform makes learning simple with learner resources available on any device.
Receive your certificate in as little as 6 weeks.
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Data protection 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 anyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance.
Failure to process personal or sensitive data securely and lawfully can lead to severe penalties. Making sure that employees are acting compliantly and handling data correctly is essential in any sector.
Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
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Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an overview of the key data legislation that organisations are required to comply with.
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of organisational procedures concerning data, including steps organisations might take to protect the data they hold and the importance of doing so.
This unit provides learners with knowledge of common threats to ICT systems and data and ways to protect ICT systems from these threats.
Learners will also understand how to protect their own devices and data.
This unit aims to ensure learners understand the consequences of not protecting data.
The accredited certificate proves you have new skills, knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of data protection.
Your certificate is sent to you on successful completion of the free course.
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We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).
Understanding Data Protection and Data Security is a level 2 qualification.
The qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE and regulated by Ofqual.
All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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