Data Protection and UK GDPR Online Course

Understand your legal obligations when handling personal data with this CPD accredited GDPR training course, covering the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 in full. Data protection compliance is a legal requirement for every organisation that processes personal data, and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) can impose significant fines for breaches. This course provides a thorough grounding in UK data protection law, explaining the seven data protection principles, the lawful bases for processing personal data, and the rights of data subjects including the right of access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. You will learn how to handle personal and sensitive data securely, understand when and how to obtain valid consent, draft appropriate privacy notices, and recognise and report data breaches within the required timeframes. The course also covers the roles of data controllers and data processors, the responsibilities of Data Protection Officers, and the requirements for Data Protection Impact Assessments. Whether you work in an office, healthcare, education, hospitality, or any other sector, understanding UK GDPR and data protection is essential to your role. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate that demonstrates your awareness of data protection principles and ICO compliance requirements — recognised by employers across all industries in the UK.