Course Title: Essentials of GDPR
Course length
3 Hours
Maximum number to attend
Up to 12 delegates
This course will cover the key purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
It is aimed primarily at people working within the health and social care sector at various levels who are responsible for handling personal data.
This course is a face-to-face training course. Learners will be expected to complete a written assessment upon to successfully complete the course.
Learning Outcome and Assessment Criteria
Introduction to GDPR
Explain the key changes from DPA to GDPR
Explain what data is and the different types of data they work with
Outline the six principles of GDPR
Roles and Responsibilities
Explain what a data controller is
Explain what data processing is
Explain what a data subject is
Accountability and governance
Handling sensitive data in community settings (if applicable)
Employee responsibility regarding social media.
Data security when working with third parties
Describe the importance of transparency relating to sensitive data
Explain the role of the information commissioner
The Rights of Data Subjects
Explain what a subject access request is
Data subject rights
Identify when a data breach occurs
Process of reporting data breach.
Investigating a data breach