UK GDPR Data Protection Regulation Training
Data Protection Law regulates the use of personal information about individuals and ensures that businesses and other organisations use information about individuals in a regulated and fair manner whilst protecting their privacy and preventing the misuse of their information.
The rules of UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (2018) mean that all organisations have obligations with regards to gathering, handling, protecting, using and destroying data.
This engaging online training course will provide learners with all they need to know about UK GDPR, law enforcement and how they can help their employer to comply with the security and personal data breach reporting obligations.
- Designed to help your organisation work towards compliance with UK GDPR
- Instant Online Access – available 24/7
- Certificate upon completion
- Welsh version available upon request
*Annual price per unit unless stated otherwise
£25.00
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About the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) Online Training Course
This data protection training course provides essential knowledge of UK data protection law, including UK GDPR, and explains how it applies to everyday workplace responsibilities. It is designed to help employees understand how to handle personal data safely, lawfully, and in line with organisational and legal requirements.
The course supports compliance with UK data protection legislation and helps learners build confidence in recognising risks, protecting personal data, and responding appropriately to issues such as data breaches or rights requests.
Aims of the General Data Protection Regulation GDPR training course
This online GDPR and data protection training course aims to help UK employees understand their responsibilities under UK data protection law and UK GDPR, and how to apply these principles in day-to-day work.
By completing this data protection course, you will be able to:
- Understand who is responsible for data protection within an organisation and why it is important
- Explain what data protection law is and how it applies to UK organisations
- Recognise what constitutes personal data and how it should be handled
- Apply key data protection principles in everyday working practices
- Protect personal data from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access
- Identify and respond appropriately to data protection risks, including potential breaches
- Recognise data subject rights requests and understand how to escalate them correctly
- Know when and how to report concerns in line with organisational procedures
Who is this online training course for?
This data protection training course is suitable for anyone who handles personal data as part of their job role, regardless of sector or seniority.
It is particularly relevant for:
- Employees who process or access personal data in the workplace
- Managers and supervisors responsible for data protection compliance
- Administrative, HR, and office-based staff
- Customer service and client-facing roles
- Anyone required to complete UK GDPR or data protection training as part of their role
Course content
1Introduction
The introduction provides an overview of data protection, including what it is, why it matters, and how it applies in the workplace. It forms the foundation of this online GDPR training course, helping learners understand their responsibilities when handling personal data.
The section introduces key UK data protection legislation, including UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). It also covers recent updates introduced through the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA), which amends and updates existing UK data protection laws in response to evolving technology and regulatory priorities.
You will explore key data protection definitions, the core principles of UK GDPR, and the role and responsibilities of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which is currently transitioning into a restructured Information Commission as part of ongoing regulatory reform.
This chapter also introduces you to the key roles in data protection, they types of data breach you may encounter, data protection principles, subject access requests and how to handle data protection complaints.
2The UK GDPR
This section of the data protection training course focuses on UK GDPR and how it applies to organisations that handle personal data. It explains how compliance is achieved in practice and what individuals and organisations must do to ensure personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently under UK data protection law.
You will explore the key requirements of UK GDPR compliance, including the importance of obtaining valid consent, providing clear and transparent privacy notices, and ensuring individuals’ rights are respected and upheld. The section also explains how organisations must respond to personal data breaches, including when and how breach notifications should be made in line with legal requirements.
In addition, this part of the course covers the consequences of non-compliance, including regulatory action and financial penalties. It highlights the role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in enforcing UK GDPR and the potential fines and reputational impact organisations may face if data protection obligations are not met.
By the end of this section, you will have a clear understanding of how UK GDPR compliance works in practice and the practical steps required to protect personal data and meet legal responsibilities in the workplace.
3How you can help your employer
This section of the data protection training course focuses on the role employees play in supporting UK GDPR compliance within their organisation. While employers have overall responsibility for data protection, every employee has a part to play in helping to keep personal data secure and preventing data breaches in the workplace.
You will explore what a personal data breach is and how these incidents can occur in everyday working situations. You’ll learn about practical steps that can be taken to help prevent data breaches, including good data handling practices, secure working habits, and awareness of common risks that can lead to unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure of personal data.
The course also outlines what to do if a personal data breach is identified or suspected, including how to respond quickly, who to report it to, and why timely reporting is essential under UK data protection law. Real-world examples of good and poor practice are used to support understanding and help you to recognise the correct actions to take in different scenarios.
By completing this section, you will gain a clear understanding of how your day-to-day actions contribute to data protection compliance, helping your employer meet UK GDPR obligations and reduce the risk of data breaches.
4Assessment and certification
This section includes a short final assessment designed to test your understanding of UK data protection law, including UK GDPR principles, personal data handling, and breach identification and reporting procedures.
The assessment consists of a series of questions covering key topics from the course. You must successfully complete the assessment in order to pass the course and receive your certificate of completion, demonstrating their understanding of data protection responsibilities in the workplace.
Learners completing this data protection course may also benefit from our wider range of corporate governance and compliance training courses, designed to support workplace responsibility, ethical conduct, and legal compliance across organisations.
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Modules are delivered via our online learning platform, Activbase or available in alternative formats for use on a customer’s own Learning Management System (LMS). Once payment has been received, you will be sent an email from RealSense confirming your purchase followed by a separate email from our Activbase Learning Platform with details on how to access your course(s). Access is available 24/7 for the duration of your license. Customers requiring a different course format e.g. SCORM for use on their own LMS, please contact us with your requirements.
UK GDPR Training Course Cover
What is UK GDPR?
ICO enforces data protection law
Categories of protected data
Personal data that is protected
Who has rights under data protection law
Consent to process personal data
Consent for use with personal data
Fines for breaches of data protection law
What is a personal data breach?
UK GDPR Data Protection Regulation Training
Upon successful completion, a certificate of achievement is available and or automatically added to a learner’s digital record.
Digital certificate(s) – print, download, store
A certificate includes the learner’s name, course title, completion score / result, completion date and any marks of approval, accreditation authorities, and or distribution partners. It can be downloaded, stored or printed.
Digital learning records
When using our platform Activbase, learning records are available 24/7 for review, tracking progress and access to certificates. Records contain details of sessions including progress, attempts and results. This and additional data such as associated CPD, standards and qualifications are logged and available for information insights and management reporting – a powerful resource for tracking compliance as well as monitoring learning pathways.
Please note: when accessing the course via standalone media or 3rd party systems, you will need to check those systems log learning activity appropriate to your training needs.
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Q: I represent an organisation with lots of employees we would like to train. Can your solution manage that? How much will it cost? Is there a discount when buying for a large workforce?
A: Our digital learning solutions are suitable for small, medium and large organisations. The solution is scalable so you can purchase for an individual or for a large organisation. We have an affordable pricing structure with discounts available for larger volumes. Simply let us know what courses you would like, how many employees you wish to train and we can tailor a package to suit your specific training needs. Simply ask us for a quote.
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Q: Is the course accredited?
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Q: Will I get a certificate?
All courses come with a certificate of achievement in recognition of completing the course successfully. A digital record is stored with each learner’s history and certificates are available for access and download.
Q: What if I fail my course?
If you do not achieve the pass rate for the course then you will be given the opportunity to review the training content and attempt the assessment again. With some of the video based courses, the course may be locked on a third failed attempt, subject to a review by your organisation administrator of a member of the RealSense support team.
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