Overview

Data protection, or data privacy, is concerned with upholding the privacy rights of individuals when their personal data is processed. This eCourse provides a high-level overview of data protection and the associated legislation, describing in detail how it helps to protect individuals’ privacy.

Objective

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define data protection and identify the key terms associated with it
- Recognise the key responsibilities of data controllers, data processors, and data protection officers
- List common data protection principles and the rights of data subjects
- Define key concepts in data protection, such as data transfers, impact assessments, and the principle of data protection by design and default

Content

Data Protection (2024)
Topic 1: Key Terms
Topic 2: DP Principles
Topic 3: Data Subjects’ Rights
Topic 4: Other Concepts & Areas