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Data Protection & UK GDPR Essentials
Essential training on the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018. Covers the seven data protection principles, lawful bases for processing, data subject rights, breach notification, and accountability obligations with real enforcement examples.
3 modules, 9 lessons~35 minutes80% pass mark36 flipcards, 9 scenarios
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This course content has been generated using AI and is based on publicly available ICO guidance, the UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018. It is provided for educational purposes only. Your organisation's Data Protection Officer or compliance team is responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of this material before it is used as part of your firm's official training programme. ComplySkills accepts no liability for regulatory decisions made based on this content.
What you will learn
- Understand the key principles of UK GDPR and data protection law
- Identify personal data and special category data
- Apply lawful bases for processing personal data
- Know individual rights and how to handle data subject requests
- Recognise and report personal data breaches correctly
Who is this for?
All staff who handle personal data
Course details
Duration~35 min
Modules3
Lessons9
Pass mark80%
CertificateYes
CPD Hours0.6
Jurisdiction
UK (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018). Substantially aligned with EU GDPR.
Course Modules
1
Data Protection Fundamentals
~12 minUnderstanding the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the seven data protection principles, and the lawful bases for processing personal data.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 Overview
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
The Seven Data Protection Principles
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
2
Your Obligations
~12 minUnderstanding data subject rights, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and the rules governing international data transfers post-Brexit.
Data Subject Rights
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Data Protection Impact Assessments
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
International Data Transfers Post-Brexit
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
3
Breaches & Accountability
~12 minData breach notification requirements, record keeping and accountability obligations, and ICO enforcement powers with real-world examples.
Data Breach Notification
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Record Keeping and Accountability Obligations
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
ICO Enforcement and Fines
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
Total Questions
15
Pass Mark
80%
Audio
9/9
Certificate
Yes
v1.2.0 | Updated 2026-07-01 | Sources verified 2026-06-26
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