The Data Protection (GDPR) Practitioner course is designed to provide learners with a complete understanding of GDPR requirements and how they apply in real-world contexts. Starting with an assessment of whether the GDPR applies to your organisation, the course introduces the regulation’s core principles and breaks down the legal obligations that businesses must follow to maintain compliance. Learners will gain in-depth insight into the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, including Data Protection Officers, controllers, and processors.

A central part of the course explores the rights of the data subject and how organisations should uphold these rights in everyday operations. From handling subject access requests to ensuring transparency and fairness, the course equips learners to handle data ethically and legally. It also provides a practical guide to planning and executing your organisation’s GDPR compliance project, covering everything from internal audits to compliance frameworks.

The programme further explores essential data security practices, teaching learners how to implement effective controls, manage risk, and prevent unauthorised access or loss of personal data. Modules on awareness and staff training ensure that data protection is embedded into the organisational culture, while sections on data handling, breach response, and supplier assessments help establish robust third-party and internal governance.

Special focus is given to direct marketing under GDPR and the creation of clear, compliant privacy notices. Finally, the course addresses the unique challenges and changes brought about by the UK’s post-Brexit data protection landscape, offering up-to-date guidance on UK GDPR requirements and their implications.

By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and tools necessary to lead or support data protection initiatives, mitigate regulatory risks, and align business processes with the latest data privacy standards.