Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Certificate

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Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Certificate

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Level 2 Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Certificate

Part Time

Course Overview

Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into 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.

Course Content

The course is made up of four units:

Unit 1 - Current Data Protection Legislation and How it is Applied
Unit 2 - Organisational Procedures Concerning Data
Unit 3 - Possible Threats to ICT Systems and Data and How to Protect Against Them
Unit 4 - Consequences of Not Protecting Data and The Impact of Possible Breaches

Entry Requirement

You must already have basic IT skills and knowledge to complete the course successfully.

In order to complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
Will be undertaking your learning within England
Are aged 19 or above
If you are 19-23 years old you must have already achieved a level 2 qualification or equivalent
If you are 24+ there are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will find it helpful to have a good standard of English and maths