UK Data Protection Laws


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

In today's data-driven society, corporate and non-profit organisations alike rely on the collection and processing of user data in ever-evolving ways. Employees working in these organisations share a duty to protect the rights of individuals' personal data, which includes complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This course outlines the purpose and principles of this regulation. It explains obligations of controllers and processors under the UK GDPR, and discusses the rights of data subjects. The course also covers measures employees can take to support their organisations' compliance with the UK GDPR.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with statutes, regulations, or other legal authority. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.



Target Audience
All employees

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

UK Data Protection Laws

  • UK Data Protection Laws
  • recognise the purpose of the UK GDPR
  • recognise data controllers' obligations for establishing a lawful basis for processing and transferring personal data
  • identify the obligations of data controllers and data processors under the UK GDPR
  • identify the rights of data subjects
  • recognise measures employees can take to support their organisations' compliance with the UK GDPR
  • Knowledge Check: Exercise: Ensuring Data Protection
  • Course Number:
    lchr_01_d48_lc_enuk

    Expertise Level
    Everyone