Data Protection (GDPR) Training in brief: Data Protection (GDPR) Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the seven data protection principles. It takes approx. 50 minutes across 6 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Data protection applies to everyone who handles personal data. Breaches carry heavy fines and serious reputational damage.
Data Protection (GDPR) Training explains UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in plain terms. It covers the principles, the lawful bases for processing, the rights of individuals, and the difference between processors and controllers. It then sets out each person's responsibilities, so personal data is handled properly across the business.
Data Protection (GDPR) Training at a glance
| Course | Data Protection (GDPR) Training |
|---|---|
| Category | Business Compliance |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
What data protection law asks of organisations
The UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 set the rules for handling personal data. That means any information that identifies a living person, from names and email addresses to health records.
What organisations have to do
- Use personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently, for a clear purpose, and only as much as they need.
- Have a lawful basis for each use of personal data.
- Keep personal data accurate, secure and no longer than necessary.
- Respect people's rights, including the right to see their data, usually within one month of a request.
- Report personal data breaches that pose a risk to people to the ICO within 72 hours.
- Put security measures and staff training in place, and keep records that show they comply.
What you will be able to do
- Understand what data protection is
- Understand The Data Protection Act 2018
- You will understand the key principles of GDPR
- Understand what is classified as personal data
- Understand data breaches and penalties
- You will understand the rights an individual has over their data
- Understand how to process and handle data
- Understand data processing agreements
What Data Protection (GDPR) Training covers
What is GDPR and data protection?
This section covers what GDPR and data protection is, and why the law is there to protect data.
The principles of GDPR
You will look at the principles of GDPR: Lawfulness fairness and transparency, Purpose Limitation, Data Minimisation, Accuracy, Storage Limitation, Integrity and Confidentiality, and Accountability.
Lawful basis for processing data
The course then covers the six lawful basis for processing data: Consent, Contract, Legal Obligation, Vital Interests, Public Tasks and Legitimate Interests.
The rights of an individual
You will also cover the rights of an individual, including their right to request a data subject access request (DSAR).
Data processors and controllers
Another section covers what a data processor is, what a data controller is, and what their duties are under the Data Protection Act.
Responsibilities
You will go on to cover the share responsibility between employee and employer for ensuring data is kept safe. We’ll also cover the Data Processing Officer in your organisation and their responsibilities.
Who should take Data Protection (GDPR) Training
Anyone who handles personal data at work, which in most organisations means almost everyone. That includes HR, sales, marketing, customer service, finance and IT teams, and every manager who keeps staff records.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Data Protection (GDPR) training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Data Protection (GDPR) Training. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 50 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is GDPR training a legal requirement?
The UK GDPR does not name a course. It does require appropriate organisational measures to protect personal data, and proof that you comply. The ICO expects organisations to train staff who handle personal data, and training records help you show it.
What is GDPR training?
GDPR training teaches staff the data protection principles, the lawful bases for using personal data, people's rights and their own responsibilities when they handle data.
Is Data Protection (GDPR) Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Data Protection (GDPR) Training cover?
It follows UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
How long does Data Protection (GDPR) Training take?
Approx. 50 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Data Protection (GDPR) Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
