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Government & Public Sector Compliance
Comprehensive training on compliance obligations for UK government and public sector employees. Covers freedom of information, data protection, the Civil Service Code, anti-bribery, equality duties, safeguarding, and whistleblowing. Essential for all staff in central government, local authorities, and public bodies.
3 modules, 9 lessons~30 minutes80% pass mark36 flipcards, 9 scenarios
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This course content has been AI-generated from UK legislation and government guidance including the Freedom of Information Act 2000, UK GDPR, the Bribery Act 2010, the Equality Act 2010, and the Civil Service Code. Your organisation's compliance team must verify the accuracy and completeness of this material before using it as part of your official training programme.
What you will learn
- Handle Freedom of Information requests lawfully and within statutory timeframes
- Apply UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 to public sector data processing
- Understand the Civil Service Code and the Seven Principles of Public Life
- Identify and manage conflicts of interest, gifts, and hospitality appropriately
- Apply the Public Sector Equality Duty and safeguarding obligations in your role
Who is this for?
All staff in central government, local authorities, and public bodies
Course details
Duration~30 min
Modules3
Lessons9
Pass mark80%
CertificateYes
CPD Hours0.5
Jurisdiction
UK (Freedom of Information Act 2000, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Bribery Act 2010, Equality Act 2010, Civil Service Code, Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998).
Course Modules
1
Information & Transparency
~10 minUnderstanding your obligations around freedom of information, data protection, and information security in the public sector.
Freedom of Information Act 2000
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Data Protection in the Public Sector
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Information Security and Classification
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
2
Conduct & Ethics
~10 minThe standards of behaviour expected of public servants, including the Civil Service Code, anti-bribery obligations, and managing conflicts of interest.
The Civil Service Code and the Nolan Principles
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption in Public Procurement
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Gifts, Hospitality, and Conflicts of Interest
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Assessment - 5 questions
3
Equality & Safeguarding
~10 minThe Public Sector Equality Duty, safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults, and whistleblowing protections for public sector workers.
The Public Sector Equality Duty
AudioVisualFlipcardsScenario
Safeguarding in Public Services
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Whistleblowing in the Public Sector
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Assessment - 5 questions
Total Questions
15
Pass Mark
80%
Audio
9/9
Certificate
Yes
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