UK GDPR

What’s in our UK GDPR course?

The course is split into two focused modules, covering the following:

Module 1: Right and Responsibilities under Data Protection Law

• Explain the purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Summarise the principal changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Recognise the data protection principles
• Define key terms including ‘personal data’ and ‘processing’
• Understand what must be documented for compliance
• Recognise and respond to a data subject access request (SAR)
• Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios

Module 2: Collecting, storing and securing personal data

• Outline the legal requirements governing the collection of personal data
• List the different lawful bases for data processing
• Explain what a Privacy Notice is, and the information it should contain
• Recap the rules around data storage, accuracy and accessibility
• Recognise the role of a data retention schedule
• Understand the importance of measures to keep data secure – and your role within this
• Identify a personal data breach and know what to do
• Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios

You can complete each module at your own pace, when and wherever you like with our platform.

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Need a quick GDPR refresher? You’ve come to the right place!

Most legal and accounting professionals will have completed a GDPR course at some point in their career. However, to stay compliant, it’s important to keep up to date with any changes.

That’s why we offer a quick GDPR refresher that takes less than 15 minutes and covers all the recent updates you need to know in one bite-sized module.

Who should take our UK GDPR course?

This course is ideal for:

• Legal teams handling sensitive client data
• Accountants managing confidential financial records
• Compliance officers responsible for firm-wide standards
• Operational staff who interact with data regularly

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