Level 2 Certificate
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Data Protection and Data Security
The purpose of this qualification is to allow learners to demonstrate understanding of data protection and data security.
- Limited spaces available
Fully-funded via the UK Government in the form of the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Overview of Data Protection and Data Security
Qualification objectives
The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to:
- Understand current data legislation
- Understand steps organisations might take to help protect data
- Understand how to protect their own data
- Understand how to protect ICT systems from common threats
- Understand the consquences of not protecting data and systems.
Essential in any sector
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 anyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance.
Failure to process personal or sensitive data securely and lawfully can lead to severe penalties. Making sure that your employees are acting compliantly and handling data correctly is essential in any sector.
Course units
To be awarded the level 2 certificate, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units.
Understand Current Data Protection Legislation
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an overview of the key data legislation that organisations are required to comply with.
Understand organisational procedures concerning data
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of organisational procedures concerning data, including steps organisations might take to protect the data they hold and the importance of doing so.
Understand threats to ICT systems and data
This unit provides learners with knowledge of common threats to ICT systems and data and ways to protect ICT systems from these threats.
Learners will also understand how to protect their own devices and data.
Understand the consequences of not protecting data
This unit aims to ensure learners understand the consequences of not protecting data.
Get certified
Gain a nationally recognised level 2 accredited certificate.
Qualification benefits
Develop your skills
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Launch or advance your career
Build up enough knowledge, skills and confidence to transition into a new career.
Improve your CV
Level 2 qualifications are nationally recognised and accredited, giving you the foundations to improve your job prospects.
Eligibility
Location
Been in the UK or EU for three years for purposes other than study.
Age
19+ at the start of the academic year.
Qualifications
- Not on an apprenticeship.
- Not completed any part of the course before.
- 19-23-year-olds must have a level 2 or higher prior to attainment.
How to enrol
- Hit the Enrol Here button
- Complete the short form
- We will be in touch to guide you through your enrolment
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