General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Awareness
Understand GDPR essentials, rights, and obligations with our in-depth awareness course.
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Course Introduction
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Awareness course is designed to offer a complete understanding of GDPR—Europe’s landmark data privacy legislation. Whether you handle customer data, work with digital systems, or are simply keen to grasp your rights and responsibilities under GDPR, this course is for you.
Data protection is not just a European issue. As GDPR influences privacy laws globally, organisations, businesses, and individuals from all over the world are expected to align with GDPR principles. In this course, you’ll explore key concepts such as data subject rights, data controller responsibilities, data processor duties, lawful basis for processing, data breaches, and compliance frameworks.
You’ll gain clarity on personal data handling, consent under GDPR, data minimisation, and how GDPR relates to marketing, HR, finance, healthcare, education, and beyond. Expect jargon-free guidance, expert commentary, and real-world applications across sectors.
What is GDPR and Why Does It Matter?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework established by the European Union that governs the collection, use, storage, and sharing of personal data. Enforced since May 2018, GDPR places individuals at the centre of data privacy, giving them greater control over their personal information while imposing strict obligations on organisations that handle such data.
Understanding GDPR is essential for IT professionals, HR departments, marketers, healthcare staff, educators, legal advisors, data protection officers (DPOs), and anyone who collects or manages data. Non-compliance could lead to significant fines, reputational damage, and legal consequences—regardless of your location.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and scope of the GDPR regulation clearly.
- Identify different types of personal and sensitive data categories.
- Understand the lawful bases for processing personal data under GDPR.
- Recognise data subject rights and how to uphold them.
- Describe obligations of data controllers and processors in detail.
- Apply best practices to minimise GDPR compliance risks effectively.
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Course Curriculum
Module 01: GDPR Basics
Explore the foundation and significance of GDPR. Learn what personal data means, how GDPR differs from other laws, and why global organisations are paying attention. Get familiar with terms like data subject, data controller, and data processor.
Module 02: GDPR Explained
This module breaks down the GDPR framework. Understand its principles of data processing, including lawfulness, fairness, transparency, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality.
Module 03: Lawful Basis for Preparation
Understand the six lawful bases for processing data—consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests. Learn to determine which basis fits your organisation’s needs and how to document it correctly.
Module 04: Rights and Breaches
Delve into the rights of data subjects—right to access, right to rectification, right to erasure (right to be forgotten), right to data portability, and more. Learn about data breach notification, internal reporting processes, and how to respond effectively.
Module 05: Responsibilities and Obligations
Understand the compliance responsibilities of controllers and processors. Learn about Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data audits, record keeping, privacy by design, and appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) when required.
Disclaimer:
This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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