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Understanding the GDPR (For Managers)
This course explains the main principles of the GDPR, how these regulations affect individuals and organisations, and how to ensure compliance. It covers the actions an organisation needs to take, what should be included in a GDPR policy, how to write a statement to clients, data security, and dealing with a breach. This short course is aimed at managers and those with a responsibility for ensuring compliance with the GDPR across a broad range of organisations.
Learning outcomes
- You will understand some of the key terms used in the regulations, such as 'personal data' and 'processing', and be aware of the principles of the GDPR.
- You will be able to write a GDPR policy, or review an existing policy to ensure it covers all of the points outlined in the reading section of this short course
- You will understand the importance of data security, and how unsecured sharing of personal data (intentionally or unintentionally) can put individuals at risk.
Advantages of the course
- All employees should be aware of GDPR issues. Staff should be aware of the data that is kept, the reason, how they can play a part in keeping it safe, and the consequences of a breach. This course contains specific advice for managers and directors on how to ensure compliance across the organisation.
- This course contains specific information for organisations who have customers in the EU and/or process data from the EU following Brexit, and explains the transition from the EU GDPR to the UK GDPR.
- Websites and video resources are utilised to explore the regulations further
- Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
- There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge
Price: £24.99