Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security e-learning

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Course Description

Course Description
This online qualification is designed to help develop your understanding of key data legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act. You'll learn about the steps organisations can take to safeguard data from common ICT system threats, and the potential consequences for both individuals and organisations if data protection fails.

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
• Improve your knowledge of data protection and the
importance of keeping data secure
• Further your professional development with skills that
are vital for anyone who handles data
• Learn at a time that suits you, without the need to
attend college
Prosp Description

Open What will I learn on this course?

This course is made up of four units:

Current data protection legislation, and how it is applied
Organisational procedures concerning data
Possible threats to ICT systems and data, and how to protect against them
Consequences of not protecting data, and the impact of possible breaches
Prosp Learn

Open Is this course suitable for me?

Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?

This is an online course. An initial assessment is required prior to enrolment.
Prosp Anything Else

Open Will there be additional costs?

No
Prosp Additional Costs

Open What could I go on to do after this course?

If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
Prosp After

Open What is the attendance policy?

This course will need to be completed by the end date, which is in 12 weeks.
Prosp Attendance

Open How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?

IT/ Digital skills are fully embedded within the course as this is an online course.
The course is entirely delivered online. Learners will need to have access to a good internet connection and a computer. Learners will also need good IT skills. If learners are interested in developing their IT skills further, we have a number of Digital Skills courses available that may help.
The courseware is a pdf booklet that learners will read and then learners can go onto the website and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding. Learners may wish to print the booklet, but this is not necessary.
Prosp Ictskills

Open Health & Safety

Learners are encouraged to work safely. Poor positioning of equipment can lead to Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Discover more about safe ways to work with computer equipment here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zkyg87h/revision/1.
Prosp Health

Open For e-learning courses - etiquette and safe learning

Learners will need to have access to a good internet connection and ensure all work is submitted by the end of the course.
Prosp Elearn
Q004256F
01/08/2024
31/07/2025
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Online delivery