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    Location
    Online/Distance Learning
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    MAB2033CP

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    19+ Fee
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L2 Certificate In Understanding Data Protection And Data Security

L2 Certificate In Understanding Data Protection And Data Security

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Anyone who works with personal data needs to understands the laws surrounding it. This fully online level 2 Certificate in Data Protection and Data Security will provide you with essential knowledge on data protection compliance. The qualification will help to develop your understanding of key data legislation such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act. You will learn the steps that organisations can take to protect data from common threats to ICT systems, as well as the consequences that failing to protect data can have for individuals and organisations.

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 is more vital than ever that everyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance, as the penalties can be severe.

Benefits

Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification Improve your knowledge of data protection and the importance of keeping data secure Further your professional development with skills that are vital for anyone who handles data Learn at a time that suits you, without the need to attend college

  • Entry Requirements


    You need to have lived in the EU for three years and be aged 19+. You will need to be confident with written English in order to meet the required standards.

  • Course Content


    This distance learning programme will enable you to further your personal and professional development and gain new knowledge and understanding.

    This course will cover the following:

    Current data protection legislation, and how it is applied Organisational procedures concerning data Possible threats to ICT systems and data, and how to protect against them Consequences of not protecting data, and the impact of possible breaches.

  • Progression Next Steps


    The objectives of this qualification are to:

    • provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the principles of cyber security.

    Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

    • Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
    • Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills
    • Level 3 Award in Cyber Security Leadership Version 1.0 July 2020 Visit ncfe.org.uk Call 0191 239 8000
    • Level 3 Foundation Technical Level IT: Cyber Security

  • Additional Information


    This qualification is aimed at

    Businesses Individual adult learners

  • Course Structure


    This course is fully funded, meaning there is no cost to you.

    On completion you will gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification.

    You can learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college.

    The course is totally flexible so you can start whenever you wish.

    The course will be completed online and takes approx. 8 weeks to complete.

    You are welcome to take more than one course but you can only take one course at a time.

  • Assessment Details


    All assessment is completed through a series of questions on an online portal.