This e-learning course explains what the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) is and how to comply with it. It includes:
- Key definitions, incl. ‘Data controllers’ and ‘Data processors’
- Personal data and special categories of personal data
- The seven data protection principles
- Lawful bases for processing personal data
- Individual rights
- Accountability and governance
- Transfer of data
- Processing for the purpose of law enforcement
- Personal data breaches
- Children’s personal data
- Exemptions
This course provides awareness education. Face-to-face training, coaching or supervision would be needed in addition in order to complete the all-round skills and knowledge to be able to carry this forward practically in your organisation.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- State what the Data Protection Act 2018 is and explain why it is so important
- Describe the different categories of data
- List the seven data protection principles
- Explain the standards for consent and lawful processing of data
- List the eight rights of individuals in relation to their personal data
- Describe the accountability principle for data controllers and processors
- Explain the requirements for transferring data
- Provide an overview of processing for the purpose of law enforcement
- Explain the breach notification requirements
- State the requirements for the safeguarding of children’s data
- List the exemptions to the processing of personal data
Course Duration
30 minutes
Target Audience
Any employee requiring a base level understanding of the subject
Available In
Non-Audio
