UK GDPR and Data Protection Online (E-learning)
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Handle Personal Information Lawfully and with Confidence
This online course introduces UK data protection law for anyone who handles personal information at work. It is suitable for employees, managers, administrators and business owners.
It refers to the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidance, including the updated lawful-basis framework.
Who Is This Course For?
- Employees who handle personal information
- Managers
- Administrators
- Business owners
Delivery Method
Online e-learning, self-paced, with about 3 hours of video supported by PDF, PowerPoint and infographic resources. Study on desktop or mobile, with lifetime access.
What the Course Covers
- UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 – the core UK data protection framework
- Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 – more recent changes to UK data protection law
- Types of data – personal data, special category data and criminal offence data
- The seven principles – lawfulness, fairness and transparency; purpose limitation; data minimisation; accuracy; storage limitation; integrity and confidentiality; and accountability
- Lawful basis – the updated lawful-basis framework, including consent, contracts, legal obligations, vital interests, public tasks, legitimate interests and recognised legitimate interests
- Individual rights – individuals' rights and handling subject access requests
- Secure information handling – phishing, passwords, social engineering, remote working and public environments
- Personal data breaches – identifying breaches and reporting them promptly
- AI, CCTV and accountability – privacy considerations for AI and CCTV, and building a culture of accountability
- ICO guidance – how the course reflects current Information Commissioner's Office guidance
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the main UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
- Recognise the changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
- Identify an appropriate lawful basis for processing personal information
- Recognise individual rights and how subject access requests are handled
- Identify personal data breaches and know to report them promptly
- Know where ICO guidance fits in day-to-day data handling
Assessment and Certification
The course ends with a final assessment. On successful completion of the course and assessment, learners receive a certificate of completion confirming their participation in UK GDPR and Data Protection training. The course awards 3 CPD points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.
FAQ
Who needs UK GDPR training?
This course is aimed at employees, managers, administrators, business owners and anyone handling personal information at work.
Does the course cover the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025?
Yes. It refers to the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 alongside the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and ICO guidance.
How long does the course take?
There is about 3 hours of video, and the course is self-paced on desktop or mobile.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. After successfully completing the course and final assessment you receive a certificate of completion, and the course awards 3 CPD points.
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On completion, learners receive a digital certificate from TrainifyHUB with a unique verification code. Any CPD points for the course are shown in the course description
All you need to complete our e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.
E-learning is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning you can progress through the modules at your own pace, at your own time to fit the training in around your work and personal life.
Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.
Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.
You will instantly receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.
Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.
TrainifyHUB is a London-based online training provider and the trading name of SL Brothers Ltd. Its self-paced courses cover health and social care, construction site safety awareness, compliance and workplace skills.
Envico is working in association with TrainifyHUB and is not accredited by or associated with any examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.