Course Overview

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) transformed how organisations collect, process, and protect personal data. This comprehensive course explains GDPR principles, lawful processing, individual rights, and post-Brexit UK data protection standards.

Designed for professionals across all industries, this training demystifies GDPR obligations for data controllers and processors, helping you stay compliant, manage data securely, and avoid costly penalties. You’ll explore data breaches, lawful bases, international transfers, and updates to the UK GDPR framework after Brexit.

By completion, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to manage data protection effectively, safeguard personal information, and ensure compliance across organisational processes and jurisdictions.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the purpose, history, and principles of GDPR.
• Identify the scope and application of GDPR within organisations.
• Recognise lawful bases for data collection and processing.
• Understand data subject rights and organisational responsibilities.
• Manage personal data breaches and reporting obligations.
• Handle special category data under GDPR regulations.
• Apply post-Brexit UK GDPR requirements.
• Ensure compliance in international and cross-border data transfers.

Why Choose Us?

Here’s Why This Course is the Best Choice for You:

• Lifetime Access: Revisit course materials anytime, forever.
• Expert Support: Get help from our dedicated tutor team, available Monday to Friday.
• Learn at Your Pace: Study from home, on your schedule, with no pressure.
• Cutting-Edge Content: Access video modules taught by industry-leading instructors.
• 24/7 Assistance: Reach out via email or live chat whenever you need help.
• Multi-Device Access: Learn on your computer, tablet, or smartphone—anywhere, anytime.
• Career-Boosting Certification: Earn a certificate to showcase your skills and enhance your resume.

Assessment

Test Your Knowledge and Earn Your Certification

The course includes interactive quizzes to help you track your progress and reinforce your learning. These quizzes are designed to:

• Identify areas where you need more practice.
• Build confidence in your understanding of the material.
• Prepare you for real-world challenges.

Upon successfully completing the final quiz, you’ll receive a certificate of achievement—a valuable addition to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Description

Module 01: Introduction to GDPR
Explore the origins and purpose of GDPR, its impact on modern data protection laws, and how it affects individuals and organisations across sectors.

Module 02: Scope of GDPR
Understand the entities and data types covered by GDPR, including the roles of controllers, processors, and data subjects within compliance frameworks.

Module 03: Lawful Basis for Preparation
Learn the six lawful bases for processing personal data—consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests.

Module 04: Rights and Breaches of GDPR
Study individuals’ rights under GDPR and learn how to identify, report, and respond to data breaches effectively and within statutory time limits.

Module 05: Responsibilities and Obligations
Understand organisational responsibilities for maintaining data security, accountability, and documentation, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

Module 06: Special Categories of Data
Explore sensitive personal data such as health, race, religion, and biometric data, and learn how to handle it under stricter legal protections.

Module 07: Personal Data Breaches
Learn how to recognise, contain, and report personal data breaches, including when to notify authorities and affected individuals.

Module 08: Changes in the New GDPR
Examine the key updates introduced by GDPR compared to previous data protection legislation and their impact on organisational compliance strategies.

Module 09: Post-Brexit UK GDPR
Understand the relationship between UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and how organisations maintain compliance in the post-Brexit context.

Module 10: International Data Transfers After Brexit
Study the new rules governing data transfers between the UK, EU, and third countries, including adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses (SCCs).

Module 11: National Security and Defence
Learn how GDPR interacts with exemptions for national security, law enforcement, and defence, ensuring lawful processing in sensitive sectors.

Career Path

Data Protection Officer: £35,000 – £60,000
Compliance Manager: £38,000 – £55,000
Information Governance Officer: £32,000 – £48,000
Cybersecurity Analyst: £40,000 – £65,000