DATA PROTECTION

The fully online and accredited Echo3 Data Protection course provides staff with the knowledge needed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation 2021(known as UK GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act (2018).

Personal data is any data that relates to an identifiable person. For example, an email address or phone number. Your customers have the right to expect their data to be handled with care.

Employees who have access to personal data at work must understand the principles of data protection. These including helping to keep the data secure, only used for the specific purposes agreed and only keeping the data for as long as needed.

The Echo3 Data Protection course takes 45 minutes to complete. At which point your staff will understand their responsibilities with respect to Data Protection in the UK to help your business comply.

Non-compliance to UK GDPR is enforced by the Commissioner’s Office (ICO) who have the power to fine companies.

To further support your staffs training with respect to keeping data safe Echo3 also offer an online Cyber Security course.

Course Content

UNIT 1 | DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018

In unit one, we will focus on the fundamentals of the GDPR, and the authorities associated with data protection.

UNIT 2 | GDPR EXPLAINED

In unit two, we will look into the GDPR in more depth, and how data protection laws have evolved over the years.

UNIT 3 | LAWFUL BASIS FOR PREPARATION

In unit three, we will look at how organisations use personal data, and the steps they must take to make this use lawful.

UNIT 4 | RIGHTS AND BREACHES

In unit four, we will look at the individual at the centre of personal data, and what rights they have when they’re data is collected. We will also look at how organisations must comply with data protection laws and how they should respond if that data is compromised.

UNIT 5 | RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

In unit five, we will look at the key responsibilities’ organisation have to do in order to comply with the GDPR. We will look at the necessary action that is required for a company to protect an individual’s data, and how penalties can be enforced on organisations for failure to comply with the GDPR.

Certificate

At the end of the online Data Protection training there is a 15 question, multiple-choice quiz. If learners demonstrate their understanding of course content by achieving a minimum score of 80%, we’ll email them their completion certificate.

If learners score less than 80%, they can revisit any part of the course and retake the quiz until they are successful. A posted certificate is available for £9.

The certificate remains valid for 3 years.

Course Preview

Echo3 courses include engaging motion-graphic video content, with full english subtitles

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What are the Data Protection course objectives?

The Echo3 Data Protection course aims to provide knowledge on the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

The ultimate objective is to empower participants to create and maintain a culture of compliance. Thereby protecting customers privacy, and avoiding legal ramifications associated.

Participants learn to manage and protect personal data, implement security measures, and navigate consent requirements.

The course also covers incident response and reporting procedures, ensuring participants are equipped to address data breaches effectively.

Who should take Data Protection training?

In the UK, anyone handling personal data, including but not limited to business professionals, data managers, IT personnel, and those in supervisory roles, should take an online Data Protection course.

This training is crucial to ensure an understanding of their legal obligations under the Data Protection Act and GDPR, fostering a culture of responsible data handling.

Individuals involved in processing or managing personal information will benefit from the knowledge gained in the course, reducing the risk of data breaches, safeguarding privacy, and avoiding legal repercussions associated with mishandling sensitive information.

What are data protection fines?

What are Data Protection Fines?

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) can impose data breach fines up to a 4% of the offending organisation’s turnover in the preceding financial year.

Some of the biggest fines have been to companies such as British Airways (£20M), Marriott Hotels (£99M) and Yahoo (£85M). Facebook narrowly escaped a huge fine, which could have been as high as £10.3 billion had the GDPR been in effect.