This is an introductory course which aims to give anyone a basic understanding of data protection law within the UK.

This course will cover:

• The history of data protection law;
• Common terms and phrases used;
• The six principles of data protection law;
• The lawful bases for processing personal data;
• Accountability;
• Data Subjects’ Rights; and
• Data breaches.

We have a number of additional courses that look in greater depth at some of the issues raised, and these will be highlighted at the appropriate times.

This course takes approximately [45 minutes], and is divided into sections so that you can learn at your own pace. At the end of the course there is a quiz to test your learning. If you successfully pass the quiz then you will be able to download a certificate to show your completion of the course.