Data Protection & Security Training

Learn Level 2 data protection and security, UK GDPR, lawful processing, data subject rights, cybersecurity basics, risk governance, AI privacy, and future compliance trends.

  • 4.7 (11 reviews)
  • 25 students
  • Last Update: 2 May, 2026

What you'll learn

  • Explain UK data protection and security foundations, core terminology, key regulators, trust principles, and common organisational threats
  • Understand UK GDPR, DPA 2018, lawful bases, special category data, individual rights, RoPA, DPIAs, transfers, and enforcement concepts
  • Apply privacy and security awareness to notices, consent, contracts, third-party risk, access controls, encryption, incident response, and Cyber Essentials
  • Support risk governance through data registers, DPO and SIRO roles, breach notification, cyber insurance awareness, staff training, and security culture
  • Recognise emerging and global challenges involving AI, algorithmic fairness, PETs, surveillance, UK/EU divergence, data sovereignty, and future regulation
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Course Description


Data protection and information security are essential for every organisation that collects, stores, uses, shares, or deletes personal data. The Data Protection & Security Training (Level 2) course helps learners build a clear foundation in privacy, security, legal obligations, organisational accountability, risk management, ethical data use, and emerging technology challenges. This practical online course explores the evolution of data protection, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, data subject rights, lawful bases, special category data, RoPA, DPIAs, cross-border transfers, ICO and NCSC guidance, privacy by design, third-party risk, phishing, malware, ransomware, encryption, access management, Cyber Essentials, data registers, breach notification, governance roles, AI, algorithmic fairness, anonymisation, pseudonymisation, global privacy comparisons, digital sovereignty, continuous improvement, board-level accountability, and future regulations. It is designed for learners who need a strong Level 2 understanding of data protection and security in UK organisations.

 

What You'll Learn

  • Explain UK data protection and security foundations, core terminology, key regulators, trust principles, and common organisational threats
  • Understand UK GDPR, DPA 2018, lawful bases, special category data, individual rights, RoPA, DPIAs, transfers, and enforcement concepts
  • Apply privacy and security awareness to notices, consent, contracts, third-party risk, access controls, encryption, incident response, and Cyber Essentials
  • Support risk governance through data registers, DPO and SIRO roles, breach notification, cyber insurance awareness, staff training, and security culture
  • Recognise emerging and global challenges involving AI, algorithmic fairness, PETs, surveillance, UK/EU divergence, data sovereignty, and future regulation

Why Take this Course

Personal data is used across almost every part of modern work, from customer records and employee files to cloud systems, marketing databases, finance platforms, health information, and digital services. Protecting that data requires both legal awareness and practical security behaviour.

This course helps learners understand how data protection and information security work together. It explains key legal duties under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, while also introducing security controls, cyber threats, governance structures, staff awareness, risk assessment, breach response, ethics, AI, and global privacy developments. By completing this course, learners can support safer data handling, stronger compliance awareness, and better organisational security culture.

This course helps you:

✓ Understand UK data protection law, personal data roles, regulators, and accountability expectations
✓ Recognise lawful processing, individual rights, RoPA, DPIAs, transfers, enforcement, and case study issues
✓ Apply core security awareness around phishing, malware, ransomware, access controls, encryption, and incident response
✓ Support risk governance through data registers, DPOs, SIROs, committees, breach notification, training, and culture
✓ Explore AI, global privacy trends, digital sovereignty, future regulation, and trust-based organisational strategy

Who this Course is for

  • Employees and Workplace Learners
  • Managers and Team Leaders
  • Administrative, HR, Finance and Operations Staff
  • IT, Compliance and Governance Teams
  • Learners Exploring Privacy or Cybersecurity Careers

Prerequisites

  • No prior data protection experience required
  • A basic understanding of your organisation
  • Access to a computer and internet
  • Enthusiasm to learn and apply best practice

Course Features

  • Lifetime access Learn anytime and revisit every lesson.
  • Mobile friendly Study smoothly on phone, tablet or desktop.
  • Certificate of completion Showcase your achievement after completion.
  • Downloadable resources Keep practical materials for future reference.
  • Practical Scenarios Apply knowledge through realistic workplace scenarios.
  • Dedicated Support Get help whenever you need guidance.

Course Curriculum

8 sections

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Assessment & Certificate

Validate Your Data Protection and Security Knowledge

Complete assessments to reinforce your understanding of the course topics. Upon successful completion of this CPD-accredited course, you will receive a CPD certificate to support your continuing professional development record.

Sample Data Protection Global certificate of achievement

Career Opportunities

This course can add value to existing administrative, IT, compliance or information-handling knowledge, support continuing professional development (CPD), and provide a foundation for learners looking to explore or progress within data protection, information security, governance and compliance-related work.

Roles linked to this subject area in the UK may include:

  • Data Protection Administrator
  • Compliance Assistant
  • Information Governance Assistant
  • Data Security Coordinator
  • Privacy Support Officer
  • IT Compliance Assistant
  • Cybersecurity Support Assistant



Completing this course does not guarantee employment or qualify a learner for a specialist, regulated or formally appointed data protection or cybersecurity role.

Student Reviews

4.7

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straightforward and useful. not too long, and the recap points helped the important information stick. In the Data Protection & Security Training course, the sequence of topics worked well for me.

Response from DPG Support Team
Thank you for your review, Lucy. It’s great to hear that the course made GDPR and data protection clear and manageable. We hope the learning continues to support you in practice.

Best Regards,
DPG Support Team

properly useful training, especially if you need the basics explained in normal language. I picked up several points I can use straight away. In the Data Protection & Security Training course, the sequence of topics worked well for me.

Response from DPG Support Team
We appreciate your feedback, Bethany. We’re pleased the structure worked well around your schedule and that the course supported you with applying GDPR principles more confidently at work.

Best Regards,
DPG Support Team

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is suitable for employees, managers, administrators, HR teams, finance staff, operations teams, IT support staff, compliance learners, governance teams, and anyone who handles personal data at work.

Yes. This is a Level 2 course designed to introduce data protection and security in a structured, accessible way. No advanced legal or technical knowledge is required.

Yes. The course covers UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, lawful bases, special category data, individual rights, RoPA, DPIAs, breach notification, accountability, transfers, enforcement, and governance responsibilities.

Yes. The course covers phishing, malware, ransomware, insider threats, encryption, firewalls, identity and access management, incident response, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and NCSC guidance.

No. This course provides general Level 2 training on data protection and security. It does not provide legal, compliance, insurance, or technical consulting advice. Organisations should consult qualified legal, privacy, compliance, cybersecurity, or IT specialists when applying requirements to real situations.

Course Includes

  • Flexible Online Learning
  • 8 Practical Modules
  • Certificate on Completion
  • Learn Anytime, Anywhere