What will I learn?

After this course, learners will

  • understand current data protection legislation and key definitions.
  • be able to describe what is personal data.
  • be able to describe the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • be able to describe the roles of a Data controller, a Data Processor, and a Data Protection Officer
  • understand the key principles of the GDPR.
  • understand organisational procedures concerning data.
  • be able to describe the procedures for recording, storing, and disposing of data.
  • be able to outline the security checks before releasing information.
  • understand the threats to Information Communication Technology ICT.
  • understand the common threats to ICT systems and data.
  • understand Ways to protect systems from these threats.
    * understand the consequences of not protecting data.

  • be able to describe the consequences of not protecting data.
  • be able to describe the consequences of employees sharing confidential business or customer data.

    Entry Requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

    Please Note

    All fees are correct at the current time and may be subject to change. Any fee remission information quoted is correct at the current time but is dependent on government legislation and is subject to change. Due to funding restrictions this course is not available to existing full time Sparsholt College/Andover College students aged 16, 17 or 18 (or 19-24 with an EHCP) on the 31/8 in the year they started/start their course.

    • Fees:

    £153

    Level of Study:

    Part-Time

    Dates:

    • 12/11/2024 - (VQDPCSA/FC01)

    Interview:

    No

    Location:

    Sparsholt College, SO21 2NF

    Duration:

    09:30 - 16:30