Data Protection and Data Security

NCFE Level 2 Certificate

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 anyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance. Failure to process personal or sensitive data securely and lawfully can lead to severe penalties. Making sure that your employees are acting compliantly and handling data correctly is essential in any sector.

What you will learn

This free course is split into manageable 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

Benefits

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
Evidence your competency to employers
Further your personal and professional development
Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

Eligibility

Fully funded subject to meeting the eligibility criteria:

Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study
19+ at the start of the academic year (19-23-year-olds must have Level 2 prior attainment)
Not on an apprenticeship
Not completed any part of the course before