Overview
Let’s face it: data protection isn’t just about boring spreadsheets and legalese. It’s the digital equivalent of guarding Fort Knox—except the gold is customer trust. This course arms you with the skills to navigate GDPR, stop breaches before they trend on Twitter, and explain encryption to colleagues who still use “password123”. No need for a law degree, just a passion for keeping data safer than your grandma’s secret cookie recipe.
Designed by privacy pros who’ve survived ICO audits and ransomware panic, the curriculum decodes compliance frameworks, risk assessments, and breach response plans. Whether you’re securing patient records or revamping a startup’s privacy policy, you’ll learn why “consent” isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a relationship. Study between school runs or midnight epiphanies; our online modules turn caffeine into compliance superpowers.
Learning Outcomes
• Interpret GDPR principles to avoid eye-watering regulatory penalties.
• Conduct risk assessments for data processing activities and storage systems.
• Design breach response plans that minimise reputational and financial fallout.
• Draft privacy notices even non-lawyers can understand (and actually read).
• Implement consent mechanisms that respect user autonomy and legal standards.
• Navigate international data transfers post-Brexit without triggering compliance chaos.
Who is This Course For?
• IT managers securing company networks and customer databases.
• Legal assistants specialising in corporate compliance frameworks.
• Healthcare administrators handling sensitive patient information.
• Small business owners avoiding GDPR minefields on a budget.
• Marketing teams managing CRM systems and email lists.
• HR professionals safeguarding employee payroll and personal data.
• Charity workers protecting donor details and fundraising records.
• Tech startups scaling while navigating global data regulations.
Career Path
• Data Protection Officer – £55,000 (avg. salary)
• Compliance Manager – £48,000
• Information Security Analyst – £45,000
• Privacy Consultant – £60,000
• Risk Assessment Specialist – £52,000
• Corporate Governance Advisor – £58,000
