What does GDPR stand for? It stands for General Data Protection Regulations. The new laws regarding GDPR comes into full force on Friday25th May 2018!

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is the culmination of 4 years of efforts to update data protection for the 21st century. It is a regulation in EU Law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European union. The UK government has also committed to the regulations following Brexit. GDPR addresses the export of personal data and the internal handling of data in companies.

Taking part and completing this online training course, does not formally qualify anyone in GDPR nor should this course be taken for direct legal advice. This course should be taken as guidance on GDPR.

Who is this training for?

GDPR is based around people who store and uses data. This online training course is based around all companies and organisations that collate, deal, store and use “data”. GDPR applies to data processing, which includes collecting, keeping, using, passing on and deleting personal data. It applies to all organisations irrespective of size, including charities. Still think that GDPR doesn’t relate to you? Think again! GDPR is going to affect how we all use, manage and store data and will apply to all companies and organisations within the UK and European Union.

What does the course cover?

This course will cover the basics of what steps you have to take to be GDPR compliant. What processes and procedures you can take to ensure that any data that you use is safe and secure.

What is the benefit to your business?

Have the knowledge of GDPR, at a click of a button. Replace the need to send your staff for face to face training and utilise the online training.

“The new laws regarding GDPR comes into full force on Friday 25th May 2018! This will apply to every working establishment within the UK and Europe.

GDPR applies to data processing, which includes collecting, keeping, using, passing on and deleting personal data. It applies to all organisations irrespective of size, including charities.

Failure to comply with the regulations after 25th May can result in significant fines and criminal prosecution.”

Test and Certification

At the end of the course you will be given a test of 10 multiple choice questions. The required pass rate is 80%.

You will be able to download and print (if required) a digital certificate on completion of the course.

Course certificate lasts for 3 years

Course Duration

Approximately 15 minutes. (excluding time taken for the final exam)