Understanding Data Protection & Data Security
The purpose of this free online course is to allow learners to demonstrate a an essential understanding of data protection and data security.
The objectives of this free online course are to enable learners to:
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.
The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.
HM Government fully funds the free course.
No fee, no card details, and no trial periods.
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The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
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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.
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Please do not apply for more than 1 course at a time otherwise you could be liable for a fee.
On submission, you will be taken to your student user area…
Under My Courses, you will see View Details and the online induction.
Once your brief induction is complete, you can begin learning!
Please complete the first assessment question under Unit 1A, to secure your place…
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