Data protecting 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 everyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance, as the penalties can be severe. This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.
Course details
| Qualification name | Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 2 |
| Awarding organisation | NCFE |
| Learning method | Online |
| Course start date | Flexible |
| Cost | £0.00 |
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You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.
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You'll learn about the current data protection legislation and how it's applied, in addition to organisational procedures concerning data. You'll also learn about the possible threats to ICT systems and data, and how to protect against them. Lastly, we'll cover the consequences of not protecting data, and the impact of possible breaches.
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You'll complete workbooks with regularly assessed assignments for each module within the course. There are no exams.
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