Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came in to 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.
This course will improve your knowledge of data protection and the importance of keeping data secure.
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What will I learn?
Current data protection legislation and how it is applied.
Organisational procedures concerning data.
Possible threats to ICT systems and how to protect against them.
Consequences of not protecting data and the impact of possible breaches.
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How will I learn?
Upon enrolment, your tutor will provide you with a resource pack which will contain three workbooks with a corresponding end of unit assessment booklet to complete. Your tutor will arrange a three-weekly tutorial session to give you support, advice and guidance on the course content and to provide feedback on the work you have complete. To be awarded the qualification, you need to successfully complete the three workbooks.
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How will I be assessed?
Your tutor will mark your completed end of unit assessment booklets which will then be verified by the awarding body. No examinations are required.
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Where could this course lead to?
You may wish to broaden your knowledge by completing our other available short courses: Equality & Diversity, Mental Health Awareness.
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What qualifications or experience do I need?
There are no previous entry requirements for this qualification. As this is a Distance Learning programme, you must be able to commit some spare time to work on your assessments inbetween your tutorials.
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How long is the course?
12 weeks.
