CPD Data Protection

CPD Data Protection

Our Data Protection CPD course will help you - and, through you, your company - to comply with the Data Protection Act. All organisations that handle personal information are required to comply with the Data Protection Act, with strict regulations regarding privacy and disclosure. This Data Protection training will enable you to learn about issues such as choice, consent, transparency, data security and the relevant data protection legislation. You will learn to handle data correctly and how to respond to requests for information.

Our three-hour Continuous Professional Development Data Protection course will help you understand your commercial and legal responsibilities in relation to handling data securely, competently and effectively. You will learn about responding to requests and providing the appropriate information while adhering to the required data protection policies and procedures. You will also learn the steps to take to ensure that your organisation complies with all relevant data protection legislation.

Target Audience

  • This Data Protection course is aimed at all staff who work with personal data and therefore need to comply with the Data Protection Act. It provides essential background information and an overview for newcomers while more experienced staff can use the course as a refresher.

About Nelson Croom

  • Founded in 2000, Nelson Croom has rapidly grown into an award-winning developer and publisher of online professional development courses. Nelson Croom creates bespoke e-learning resources and publishes a range of professional development courses. Its expertise lies in its ability to transform specialist and technical content into engaging learning.

Entry Requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol on our  CPD courses. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible.

Where will I go from here?

CPD is central to the advancement of your personal goals as well the promotion of industry best practice. It is an opportunity to increase your knowledge and experience by encouraging routine reflection on experiences and learning and to further improve professionalism.

It also ensures that you keep up-to-date with policy and legislative changes therefore supporting organisational objectives and development.

Demonstrating your ongoing professional development is a requirement for most professional organisations e.g. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

What will I gain?

On completion of your course you will be able to print off your Data Protection Certificate.

Assessment

While there is no formal assessment for the Data Protection course, a short test at the end of the three hours provides you with a certificate.

What will I get?

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a program taken on by individuals which highlights their commitment to keep their professional expertise and knowledge up to date. It consists of activity designed to improve your attributes, know-how, understanding and skills. It supports your individual needs and improves professional practice.

Choosing to undertake a variety of CPD activities ensures you are able to take advantage of career opportunities as well as supporting alignment with organisational competencies and skills frameworks.

Benefits of CPD

  • CPD has numerous benefits to you and your company. Outlined below are a few selected examples of the benefits that will be gained.

Individual benefits:

  • The desire for continuous learning is a core competence valued by employers. By engaging in CPD you will show that you subscribe to this view and increase your credibility within your profession and organisation
  • As a result of employers looking kindly upon your willingness to engage in new learning, your career goals become much more realizable
  • CPD demonstrates your ability to manage change through keeping your knowledge and skills up to date on a regular basis
  • You will become much more efficient and productive by reflecting on your studies and highlighting areas for progression and expansion

Organisational benefits:

  • By taking responsibility for your own advancement and CPD, you can minimise the amount of resource required by your company
  • A skilled workforce enables staff to maximise their objectives, thus increasing the likelihood of achieving organisational objectives
  • As a consequence of companies supporting staff development, staff morale and performance are amplified
  • A positive image of the organisation is created by having a highly skilled, professional and motivated workforce

Study Period

90 days

Hours of study

3 hours

Support period

90 days

Course code

Y41

Course cost

£84.00

Additional fees

None

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Key Topics

  • Understand your commercial and legal responsibilities
  • Handle data securely, competently and effectively
  • Respond correctly to requests, providing the appropriate information
  • Put in place, and adhere to, the required policies and procedures
  • Take the practical steps needed to ensure organisational compliance

 

 

The cost of the course is £84 and this is payable either by clicking Buy Now and buying online, or by phoning the telephone number at the top of the page and speaking to a course advisor.

Cancellation Policy

You have the right to cancel your order from the time of purchase, for a period of 7 days, provided you have not accessed the course. If you have worked through any of the course content you will not be able to cancel your order.