Description
Understanding GDPR for Frontline Staff
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a vital regulation aimed at strengthening and unifying data protection laws for all individuals within the European Union and European Economic Area. For businesses and organisations, especially those in the UK, it is essential to understand and implement GDPR requirements to ensure personal data is handled securely and legally.
This online course is tailored specifically for frontline staff who regularly handle personal data. It provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the key elements of GDPR, focusing on compliance, the consequences of non-compliance, and the crucial roles of various data protection stakeholders, including Data Protection Officers, Data Controllers, Data Protection Leads, and Data Processors.
The course covers essential GDPR topics, such as the categories of personal data, the six lawful bases for processing data, and how to effectively audit the data your organization holds. It also delves into the Seven Principles of the GDPR and the Eight Rights for Individuals, ensuring you understand your obligations when processing personal data.
Further, the course explains the importance of your Privacy Policy, how to construct it, and how to use it effectively when dealing with data subjects. Finally, you’ll learn about data breaches: how to prevent them, what to do in case of one, and how to file a breach report.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the GDPR and its key principles, including compliance and consequences of non-compliance.
- Identify the roles of data protection professionals and understand the different categories of personal data.
- Learn the six lawful bases for processing data and how to audit the data your organization holds.
- Comprehend the Seven Principles of the GDPR and the Eight Rights for Individuals.
- Construct and use an effective Privacy Policy and understand how to handle data breaches correctly.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for anyone who has access to personal data, particularly frontline data processors, HR personnel, supervisors, and managers.
Advantages:
By understanding the scope and reasons behind the GDPR, staff will ensure that personal data is handled professionally and securely, providing protection from potential legal issues and increasing confidence in your organization’s data management practices. Additionally, this course is CPD approved, which can help demonstrate continuous professional development.
Duration: 60 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).