Training

Data Protection (GDPR) Overview

Name: Data Protection (GDPR) Overview
Start: 2026-03-03
End: 2026-03-03
Location: Online Training

About the Data Protection (GDPR) Overview Course

The GDPR overview course is aimed at all staff and volunteers and provides a detailed introduction to one of the most important data protection policy, training will help employees understand the importance of protecting sensitive information and will provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to keep personal data safe,

Keeping above board on new regulations, businesses can protect themselves from data breaches and potential fines or penalties.

We also present appropriate recent and pertinent case studies for attendees to discuss and learn from.

Covering a range of themes:

Understand the basic legislation / expectations around data protection and UK GDPR requirements.
Be aware of what compliance looks like.
Identify and understand your role in a serious incident / data breach.

Online Training

Facilitated via Microsoft ‘Teams’ (2.5 hours duration).
Our core presentation will be issued to delegates at least 4 working days in advance.
We recommend that you study the course materials prior to the session, so you can highlight any areas that you may be specifically unsure of, or if you any specific issues/scenarios that you may want to discuss. Where possible these will be blended into the session.

After the session, time should be spent reflecting and consolidating training learnt into a development plan.

Learning Objectives

Key Learning Objectives for this course are:

Key definitions & related vocabulary.
Key post holders / roles / responsibilities.
Key tasks.
Legal overview.
UK GDPR / Data Protection principles
Types of data / lawful basis.
Individual rights of data subjects, including Subject Access Requests.
Compliance & the potential impact of non-compliance.
Privacy by design considerations.
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
Management of information assets.
Data breaches.
Case studies / current trends / audit findings.
Discussion around delegates current position / queries.

03 March

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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11 May

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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Client Feedback

Trainers are engaging making the learning an enjoyable activity which put me at ease to take onboard and engage.
Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge.

Very knowledgeable trainers. It was good to get an update on the latest UKGDPR rules so we can be confident in our day to day practices.

The humorous approach, mixed with the seriousness of the subject matter was perfectly balanced. A real range of practical advice, teaching and opportunities to ask questions. I certainly have a long to-do list coming up, but I am so grateful that I now know what I need to do.

Knowledgeable trainer, had experience in the real world which was brought to the training, very helpful in approach and good communicator of the information. Didn’t waffle or add in unnecessary jokes/anecdotes.
Best training I've had.

An amazing trainer, makes the course so engaging and relevant to your role. You don't ever feel silly asking a question no matter how big or small.

Raised awareness of changes that I was not aware of

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