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GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 Staff Awareness E-learning Course

(4.7 stars)
• 44 reviews
SKU: 5472
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Use our course to reduce risk, raise awareness and help meet the requirements of Article 39 of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Act 2018) and the UK GDPR. Help every employee understand the key terms, principles and processes so they can protect personal data and support your data protection obligations.

  • Essential component of compliance alongside role-based training.
  • Use in conjunction with other data protection staff awareness.
  • Manage rollout via CyberComply software – built for GDPR compliance management.

Enjoy more high-quality courses and pay less per learner: buy this as part of the all-inclusive Complete Staff Awareness E-learning Suite, which includes more than 20 courses!

COVER MORE AND PAY LESS WITH A STAFF AWARENESS SUITE.
4–6 courses in one suite for less than the cost of 2 individual courses.
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Description 

Course Overview

Our course presents staff with a fun way to get up to speed with GDPR terminology. Enable everyone to talk the same language about data protection and be wary of the dos and don’ts of handling, sharing, storing and using personal data.

Learners will easily embrace GDPR principles and understand how different functions in the organisation help safeguard data. This annual subscription product helps you comply with Article 39 of the GDPR, and you can add to or cancel your subscription, add users and add extra courses at any time. (T&Cs apply). We’re flexible because you need to adapt and evolve.


What’s covered

  • Introduction to data protection and the GDPR.
  • Navigating data CIA (confidentiality, integrity and availability) principles.
  • Real-world examples of personal data best practices.
  • How functions within the organisation help safeguard data.
  • How the organisation complies with its obligations and who to ask for further information.

Benefits for learners


 Quick and convenient

Get up to speed in 30 minutes on your PC or mobile device.

 Interesting and useful

Interact and gain vital insights, and pick up practical tips that you can apply straight away.

 Build your profile 

Share digital badges on social media and in email signatures.

 Earn trust

Interact confidently with customers and suppliers.


 Benefits for organisations 


 Demonstrate compliance

Show that you have met GDPR requirements conscientiously.

 High quality and ISO aligned

Use this quality-approved course within your wider information security and compliance framework.

 Exceptional value and service

Enjoy world-class content and customer support with competitive prices from people who care.

 Hosted and SCORM options

Access courses online via our LMS (learning management system) or host them on yours – both ways you get to control the rollout and monitor results.


Who should take this elearning course?

All staff


ISO-aligned


Customised courses

Compatible with CyberComply

Every employee, every year
Encourage everyone to take this course at least once per year to embrace the fundamental principles of data protection.

Withstanding regulatory scrutiny
Be perpetually audit-ready and operate with confidence that your data protection policies are robust and understood by all employees.

How do we make this subject interactive and truly memorable for staff? Get a personal demonstration of our courses or a quote for a customised package.


Choose IT Governance for all your regulatory staff awareness training  

 Expert defined

All courses are developed and updated regularly by acclaimed industry experts.

 Expert designed

Modern graphics and animation make courses enjoyable as well as effective.

 Audit-friendly

Downloadable reports demonstrate the effectiveness of your staff awareness programme and an annual subscription allows for ongoing compliance. 

 Measurable change

We help you check, reinforce and improve levels of staff understanding regularly to ensure lasting change.

 Best-practice approach

We use industry best practices to create learning that helps you achieve the outcomes you want to see.

 Hot topics

Our subject experts are continually developing new courses to meet emerging security risks.

 Great minds

More than 100,000 professionals have benefitted from taking one or more of our courses.

 Customer approved

With a world-class NPS of 80+, our Net Promoter Scores show that customers highly rate our courses.

 First and best

Public- and private-sector bodies look to us first when they grow or when regulations and standards change.

 More and better

Most customers choose us year-on-year for multiple subjects or all their staff awareness needs.


Develop proficiency in data protection

Make our strengths yours by drawing on our fast-track resources and consultancy services. Our products are fact-checked and updated annually for relevance and accuracy, so you can be confident that you’ve done a good job on a business-critical subject.

Use games to reinforce learning

Help staff avoid common mistakes

Train staff to be your in-house experts

Roll out more staff awareness training that works superbly


Customer reviews

“I found the course to an excellent introduction to GDPR and its relationship with DPA 2018. With a huge amount of content, it was well structured and easy to navigate through the pages and examples. I particularly valued the the graphical examples and frequent tests of knowledge after each section of content. Well done IT Governance.”

- Robert

 

“Privacy can be such a complex topic but this course does a great job of helping staff to understand the key points of GDPR and to be more aware of how it can impact their organisation.”

- Jim

 

“This is without a doubt the best online course i ever had. Thought it will bore me, but it was a rollercoaster of learning new things! Best time of the week, thank you so much.”

- Anonymous

 

“Very good course and easy to understand GDPR complex requirements. Guidance is very good and easy to follow for non-technical people like myself.”

- Aniruddh

 
Benefits

Features of courses hosted on our LMS

When you buy staff awareness courses hosted on our LMS, you get fast, easy deployment that’s compatible with any device, including desktop computer, mobile and tablet.

You can customise the learner experience by adding your company branding in the LMS and you can include links to relevant documents, e.g. your anti-bribery policy.

You’ll also have access to usage data in the forms of graphs, charts and reports that you can download and link to your compliance management framework, or save in your compliance software, e.g. CyberComply.


Features learners will love

Short courses

From zero to pass in under 30 minutes.

Engaging content

Graphically rich, interactive content that captures attention.

All-year access

Learners can refresh their knowledge, take tests again and improve scores.

Completion certificates

Affirm achievement with proof of completion.

Digital badges

Badges to display on email signatures and social media.

Mobile friendly

Responsive courses accessible on PCs and mobile devices.


Features for organisations

Annual licences

Meet ongoing compliance requirements with annual licences.

Audit-friendly records

Show completion dates and details to measure success.

Hosted and SCORM options

Suitable for delivery on our LMS, or on yours.

Exceptional value

Packages, suites and renewals that are value for money.

World-class support

A friendly, professional team at your fingertips.

ISO-aligned

Increase compliance with key standards and regulations.


Customise the content

Need to make some tweaks? Customise the course content by adding your brand logo to the course on our LMS or, if you’re taking the SCORM package, we can customise the content for you before sending you the files. We can add to the course and include specific points for your company or industry.

Talk to our experts about all the ways you can customise courses for your learners.


Master data protection

We are staffed by experts who care about their subject matter and are committed to raising standards in the public and private sectors. Staff awareness training is an important component of good business practice and organisational management. We help you leverage staff awareness to enhance your strength and stability.

Raise awareness and reduce risk

Help staff identify risks, avert threats and report concerns.

Reinforce shared values

Create a pro-compliance corporate culture of responsibility and accountability.

Meet compliance requirements

Be audit-ready and aligned with legal, regulatory and governance requirements.

Earn customer confidence

Win trust by evidencing your commitment to high standards of training and awareness.

Promote quality and resilience

Demonstrate your comprehensive approach to business continuity, quality-first thinking and operational resilience.

Showcase employee knowledge

Earn respect by including digital badges on email signatures, social media and tender documents.

Strengthen your defences

Your staff are your first line of defence – equip them to eliminate vulnerabilities.

Licence types

Ways to buy

Online or SCORM: access courses on our LMS or on yours

Access our staff awareness training courses online via our LMS or buy them as a SCORM package to host on your LMS.

To see the pricing for SCORM packages hosted on your LMS, select the number of learners and use the toggle button on the right-hand side of this page. By default, pricing is shown for courses hosted by us.


Learn more and pay less by taking your chosen course as part of a suite or package

All-in-one suites

  • Recommended collections of courses
  • Comprehensive coverage of a topic
  • Authoritative content at great value
  • Includes games to keep staff engaged

Our elearning suites are updated regularly for no extra charge within the one-year billing period.

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  • Select from our full range of courses
  • Get early access to new releases
  • Available online or as SCORM packages
  • Excellent-value quotes based on your choices

Get superb value for money and the freedom to adjust your package any time.

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Add value for your employees with customised content or courses created for you

Customised courses

  • Our expert-led content with your branding
  • Add important details
  • Make adjustments for extra relevance
  • Your brand endorses the importance for all staff

Available on purchases for 50+ learners. Fast turnaround.

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Bespoke courses

  • Created to order on any subject
  • Exclusively for your organisation
  • Direct input from our subject experts
  • Confidential and created by security-cleared individuals

Work with our experts and e-learning specialists to educate staff effectively.

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Fulfilment

Fulfilment

Access your courses via our LMS

For details on how you’ll receive your course material, whether you have opted for hosting on our LMS or yours as a SCORM package, click here.


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