Designed to be an accessible and practical introduction to data protection law, Phoenix’s Data Protection Awareness course provides employees with an understanding of their responsibilities when handling personal data.
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Many businesses and their employees have to handle personal data on a daily basis, whether it be in the form of names, emails, or phone numbers. Under the General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection Act 2018, these organisations have a responsibility to safeguard this data, store it securely and use it only for their intended purposes.
Phoenix’s Data Protection Awareness Training is designed to be accessible for all members of an organisation, providing a practical introduction to data protection law with examples and guidance. By providing employees with this training, employers can avoid major financial penalties that can come as a result of failing to comply with data protection law.
Employers who book groups of employees for Phoenix health and safety e-learning short courses can make significant savings:
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Pricing: from £27+vat
Learning methods: E-Learning
Payment: Credit/Debit Card, Invoice
Benefits for Employers:
Protect your business from fines caused by data misuse and the threat of data breaches
Demonstrate your commitment to data privacy and best practice to customers
Raise employee awareness of GDPR, Data Protection Act and data accountability
Benefits for Learners:
Develop knowledge of data protection applicable to a wide variety of roles and industries
Learn to properly handle customer and client data with a compact and interactive course
Gain an awareness of your responsibilities and accountability when handling data
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The Data Protection Awareness training course is intended for anyone who collects or works with personal data. It can serve as an introduction to the topic or as refresher training.
Phoenix’s Data Protection Awareness Training course can be completed online in approximately 40 minutes. Students have access to the e-Learning course for 1 month from date of purchase.
The Data Protection Awareness Training course covers the following topics:
What is data protection?
Principles of data protection
Individual rights
Understanding data protection law
Data security
Data breaches
The responsibilities of a data protection officer
Handling personal data
Best practices
The consequences of non-compliance
The learning outcomes of the Data Protection Awareness Training course are:
Be aware of the key terms used in data protection law.
Be aware of an organisation's responsibilities under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
Be aware of the principles of data protection that all organisations must adhere to.
Be aware of the lawful grounds for processing personal information.
Be aware of data subject rights, including access rights and the right to be forgotten.
Recognise the responsibilities of data controllers, data processors and data protection officers.
Recognise how to ensure data security and report personal data breaches.
Be familiar with the consequences of non-compliance.
The course is assessed via a scenario-based test.
Once you complete the course and assessment, a confirmation of results is available immediately. This certificate can be printed or saved as proof of completion.
Should a candidate fail the test, it can be retaken at no extra cost.
Please note: You have 12 months to complete the course from day of purchase.
Upon completing the Phoenix Data Protection Awareness training course, many successful candidates study additional short courses with Phoenix in order to further their knowledge of health and safety. Suitable courses include:
What happens if I fail the assessment?
You can retake the assessment at no additional cost.
When and how will I receive my results and certificate?
Once you complete the course and assessment, a confirmation of results is available immediately. This certificate can be printed or saved as proof of completion.
How long do I have to complete the e-Learning course?
You have 6 months from date of purchase to complete the course.
Is the course accredited?
Our health and safety short courses are not accredited. However, the certificates can be printed as evidence of health and safety training and placed in your workplace. For accredited courses, browse our NEBOSH courses.
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