Recognise common data protection responsibilities and identify issues requiring further advice.
GDPR & Data Protection is a 6-hour Professional Short Course in Cybersecurity & Compliance. Build focused capability in protecting information, assessing risk and supporting accountable digital operations.
Who this course is for
Staff and business owners handling personal information in everyday work.
Entry guidance
Basic computer confidence is helpful. Discuss your starting level, account or software requirements and support needs with RDE before enrolment.
Learning themes
These indicative themes describe the intended focus. RDE confirms the delivery syllabus and activities before enrolment.
- Personal information, purposes and data protection principles
- Rights, transparency and responsible information handling
- Accountability, retention and escalation of concerns
Practical activity
Example activity: Map a fictional enquiry process and identify privacy questions for specialist review. Use fictional or appropriately anonymised material and respect account permissions.
Learning outcomes
The intended outcome is to recognise common data protection responsibilities and identify issues requiring further advice. Further practice may be needed for independent professional practice.
Scope of the learning
Introductory awareness focuses on UK data protection context and distinguishes it from EU GDPR application. Applicable obligations depend on the processing and jurisdiction. Current official guidance and specialist advice are needed for organisational decisions; course completion does not establish compliance.
How you can study
Fully virtual live online or self-paced options are subject to current availability. Confirm software access and any optional assessment or mentoring before enrolment.
Career relevance and recognition
Build capability relevant to security awareness, risk or business support work. This short course does not guarantee employment, organisational compliance or technical assurance or an automatic vendor qualification. Ask RDE what completion recognition applies.
Progression options
Explore complementary learning. Related enrolment and duration remain separate.
Data Governance & Compliance (GDPR, MiFID II)
Your next step
Register your interest to discuss your goals, starting level and current availability. Content reviewed 7 October 2026.