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Data Protection & Security

Our Understanding Data Protection & Data Security free online course will develop knowledge in Data protection compliance which is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, it is more vital than ever that everyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance, as the penalties can be severe.

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Are You Eligible?

To ensure you are eligible for this online course, check if you align with our check list below:

Aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year

Lived in the EU for 3 years

Available fully funded

Anyone who works with personal data needs to understand the laws surrounding it. This fully online level 2 Course in Data Protection and Data Security will provide you with essential knowledge on data protection compliance. The qualification will help to develop your understanding of key data legislation such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act. You will learn the steps that organisations can take to protect data from common threats to ICT systems, as well as the consequences that failing to protect data can have for individuals and organisations.

Course Benefits

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  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Improve your knowledge of data protection and the importance of keeping data secure
  • Further your professional development with skills that are vital for anyone who handles data
  • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

What Will You Learn

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  • Current data protection legislation, and how it is applied
  • Organisational procedures concerning data
  • Possible threats to ICT systems and data, and how to protect against them
  • Consequences of not protecting data, and the impact of possible breaches

Full Course Title

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

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