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Certificate in Understanding Data Protection & Data Security – Level 2

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Courses Code
QD2LCDATA
Study method
Part Time
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Online Learning
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  • Is this course for you?

    In a world where technology is moving very quickly, this course is essential for you to understand how easily our data as consumers or employers can be illegally accessed.

    This is a really good informative course that highlights the important changes in legislation due to the update in the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. This legislation now affects how organisations collect, record, store and dispose of data. It is now everyone’s responsibility both employer and employee to abide by these rules.

    This course not only informs of what organisations need to do to adhere to the legislation, but also informs individuals of how to protect their own personal data. It also informs individuals of their new rights of being informed, access, rectification, erasure, restricting processing, data portability, objection and automated decision making.

    The course is usually completed on line on an online platform called ‘e-assessor’. It is easy to use and has an online workbook that will support you with your studies. There will be a tutor assigned to you should you have any queries about the course.

  • Required qualifications

    No qualification required. It would be beneficial to know a little about Data Protection before starting the course.

  • What skills will I develop?

    The skills and knowledge you will develop on this course will help you to understand how you should protect not only your own personal data, but those that you process in employment. The course also informs you on what actions to take if you suspect your personal data has been accessed or shared without your consent.

  • Careers

    Most organisations now (depending on their size) have to have a Data Protection Officer this is a very good course to start to build your knowledge if you wanted to further a career in this field. The Data Protection Officer oversees all training of Data Security and the protection of customers’ personal data within the workplace.

  • English and maths

    English is incorporated in this Assessment throughout as you will have to explain your answers using good English using good grammar and spelling. There is also Mathematics incorporated as you are required to research and find out what punishments and fines some companies have received.

  • Is this course for you?

    In a world where technology is moving very quickly, this course is essential for you to understand how easily our data as consumers or employers can be illegally accessed.

    This is a really good informative course that highlights the important changes in legislation due to the update in the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. This legislation now affects how organisations collect, record, store and dispose of data. It is now everyone’s responsibility both employer and employee to abide by these rules.

    This course not only informs of what organisations need to do to adhere to the legislation, but also informs individuals of how to protect their own personal data. It also informs individuals of their new rights of being informed, access, rectification, erasure, restricting processing, data portability, objection and automated decision making.

    The course is usually completed on line on an online platform called ‘e-assessor’. It is easy to use and has an online workbook that will support you with your studies. There will be a tutor assigned to you should you have any queries about the course.

  • Required qualifications

    No qualification required. It would be beneficial to know a little about Data Protection before starting the course.

  • What skills will I develop?

    The skills and knowledge you will develop on this course will help you to understand how you should protect not only your own personal data, but those that you process in employment. The course also informs you on what actions to take if you suspect your personal data has been accessed or shared without your consent.

  • Careers

    Most organisations now (depending on their size) have to have a Data Protection Officer this is a very good course to start to build your knowledge if you wanted to further a career in this field. The Data Protection Officer oversees all training of Data Security and the protection of customers’ personal data within the workplace.

  • English and maths

    English is incorporated in this Assessment throughout as you will have to explain your answers using good English using good grammar and spelling. There is also Mathematics incorporated as you are required to research and find out what punishments and fines some companies have received.

Testimonials

Marie Hill

"I have 5 years experience as tutor on a number of level 2 and 3 Team Leading/Management, Business & Administration and Customer Service related courses. I have worked in Business and Management positions for over 20 years, mainly with a very iconic British well-known Brand!"

Marie Hill

South Staffordshire College

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  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security (LF)

    Online Learning

    Start Date: Start Any Time

    Code: QXD2LCDATA

    Part Time: 12 Weeks

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