Data Protection Training Overview

In our increasingly interconnected world, where information flows freely across digital channels, the need to safeguard personal and sensitive data has never been more crucial.

As technology evolves, so do the potential risks and threats to the privacy and security of personal and organisational information. Whether you are an employee, a manager, or a business owner, understanding the principles of data protection is not only essential for compliance with regulations but also vital for maintaining trust with stakeholders.

Who Should Attend

Our Data Protection training courses are designed for those working in the following areas and need a more developed understanding of their responsibilities:

• Staff processing Subject Acess Requests
• Staff with Data Protection implementation and compliance responsibilities
• Information Manager (s)
• Access to Records Officer (s)
• Information Management Roles
• Information Governance Teams or Individuals
• HR, Finance and other administrative teams that have access to personal or sensitive data
• Senior Managers or Officers who work with sensitive data

Training Outline

A Pre-course study package (approximately 2 hours reading) is also provided explaining the principles of information assurance and information risk management, focusing on:

• The history of the DPA, key definitions and the data protection principles
• The role of the Information Commissioner
• The changes introduced by the EU, UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and how it affects current Data Protection practices
• Understanding the Principles related to the processing of personal data and how that translates into working practices
• The Rights of Data Subjects (i.e. Access, Rectification, Employee Monitoring, Erasure and Portability) including how to process Subject Access Requests (SARs) and applying the basis for exemptions;
• When and how to produce a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA);
• Privacy Notices and Data Sharing Agreements;
• The role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and aspects around the Governance of the role;
• Managing and reporting a Data Protection Breach, including setting up of near miss reporting as part of a preventative culture.

“The training has substantially increased my knowledge, the course has made me realise that my GDPR and DP training with other organisations has been completely inadequate. It was helpful to have the legislation presented in real-life scenario terms. I now have a better understanding of the spirit of data protection, previously training has focused on legislation without suitable explanations.”

– National Crime Agency, Police Data Protection Intermediate Training for Non DPOs

“The training course has strengthened my knowledge of the field and introduced me to technical concepts that are not immediately clear, as they are ordinary words in the everyday vernacular – that knowledge is vital.”

-Merseyside Police, Police Data Protection Advanced Training for Non DPOs