Every day, we handle personal information—whether it belongs to members, colleagues, customers, volunteers, or the public. Protecting that information is essential to maintaining trust, safeguarding individuals’ privacy, and meeting our legal responsibilities.
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of data protection, including key legislation, personal data handling requirements, individual rights, and how to recognise and report data breaches. By understanding the risks and adopting good data protection practices, you can help keep personal information safe and secure in every aspect of your work.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Gain an overview of data protection legislation;
- Recognise some of the key definitions;
- Identify data subjects rights;
- Handle personal data securely;
- Identify and report data breaches.
