Certificate in understanding data protection and data security (level 2)
Lewisham College (part of NCG)
Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, it's more vital than ever that everyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance, as the penalties can be severe.
This course has continuous running intakes. Please apply and the admissions team will contact you to assist you further, including advising on enrolment dates.
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for a range of levels. College staff will support you at the enrolment stage to confirm your eligibility for the course.
Aims of the course
In this course, you learn about current data protection legislation and how it is applied to organisational procedures concerning data, possible threats to ICT systems and data and how to protect against them, as well as consequences of not protecting data and the impact of possible breaches.
Progression opportunities
Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress to:
- Level 2 certificate in principles of business admin
- Level 2 certificate in principles of team leading
- Level 2 certificate in principles of customer service
- Level 2 certificate in ICT systems and principles
- Level 2 certificate in IT user skills (ITQ)
- Level 2 certificate in digital skills for work
- Level 3 certificate in principles of business admin
- Level 3 certificate in principles of customer service
Career options
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of data protection and data security. It helps learners progress to a work role where data protection and data security knowledge is required.
Lewisham College (part of NCG)
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