Level 2: Foundation Data Protection Course
13th December 2023 Perfect for individuals with greater responsibility for data processing, governance and oversight.Who is This Course For?
Most people within an organisation come across data of some kind. This course has been designed to give everyone within an organisation the basic understanding they need to fulfil your legal obligations under the UK GDPR, UK Data Protection and Digital Information Act.
This foundation course is perfect for staff and individuals in an organisation with greater responsibility for the processing and controlling of data. This includes company directors, CEO’s, trustees, privacy officers and data managers.
Why This Course is Important
Collecting, storing, and processing people’s personal and sensitive information is heavily regulated.
The responsibilities you have over the personal data you collect and use can be extremely complex with a need to consider the types of data you control on a wide range of individuals.Data breaches can result (and have resulted) in huge fines and levies being enforced on companies and organisations.
It isn’t only fines your organisation faces in the event of a data breach. The loss of brand trust, customer loyalty and potential fall in share prices can have an even bigger financial impact than the fines themselves.
This course explores the essential elements of the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Our experienced, enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainers ensure this training is both interesting and easy to learn. To make sure we can deliver the best quality courses to our audience, we cap the maximum number of learners per course to 15.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to the EU and UK data protection legislation
- Short summary of key definitions, such as Controller and Processor
- The differences between personal and sensitive data and special categories of personal data
- Exploration of key pillars, including GDPR Principles, and GDPR Notions
- The rights of Data Subjects
- What to do in the event of a data breach
- Other miscellaneous areas such as Privacy by Design and Default and international transfers of data
Virtual Course - Nov 2026
13:00 - 15:00This course is run over Zoom and is split over 3 dates as follows:
- 05/11/2026 – Part 1 between 13.00 – 16.30
- 12/11/2026 – Part 2 between 09.00 – 12.30
- 19/11/2026 – Exam between 14.00 – 15.00
Benefits:
- Take you from “zero to hero” in just one day
In as little as one day, you can learn all you need to know about Data Protection Principles - Increased knowledge and confidence
More knowledge means more confidence, and that in turn builds more trust with clients - Protect your organisation
Data protection is essential; it helps to protect your clients, business and your reputation - Due diligence defence in the case of a breach
It helps to be prepared should the worst happen; have the knowledge to get back on track
Course Content
- Foundations of the GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
- The legal data protection landscape of the UK and EU and how they link together
- Identification and differences between standard and special category data
- The Data Protection Principles
- The Lawful basis for processing
- The Rights of Data Subjects including Children
- Obligations on Data Controllers
- Data Protection by design and by default (Privacy by Design)
- Responsiblities of the DPO
- Data Breaches
- International transfers
- Sanctions regime.
Data protection learning:
- A refresher of the legislation
- The key elements of data protection
- Lawful basis for processing data
- The rights of data subjects
- General governance
Privacy and marketing rules:
- Introduction to the Regulations
- Gathering consent
- Email and SMS marketing
- The rules of social media marketing
- Telephone and fax marketing
- Marketing lists and directories
