Course overview of GDPR and Data Protection
Privacy is one of the most debated topics in recent memory. It often seems like everyone wants to know our business.
This online training course provides an overview of handling information including GDPR and Data Protection specifically related to people working in care and support roles in social care.
This course forms part of the online care certificate.
Course content
This course will cover:
- The law
- Implications of the legislation
- What is personal data
- Keeping data safe
- Communicating safely
- Data breaches
- Emergency situations
- How to keep records safe

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Aims of GDPR and Data Protection course
At the end of this online learning you will:
- Understand the basics of data protection legislation
- Know the implications of the legislation
- Give examples of personal data
- Know how to keep data safe
- Understand how to communicate safely
- Identify a data breach
- Know how to act in emergency situations
- Know how to keep records safe
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This online training course is designed for Care and Support Workers in social care settings. It may also be useful for a wider audience who want to learn more about handling information, GDPR and data protection, including those working in Children's Services and Education.









