Regulatory Expectations in Data Governance

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Data Protection

In-depth 45 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

Data protection relates to how all organisations collect, use, and store personal and sensitive data.

Data Protection

Refresher 15 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

Data protection relates to how personal and sensitive data is collected, used and stored by all organisations.

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Express 15 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

PECR are new regulations that, along with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 (in the UK), give consumers specific rights in respect of electronic communications.

Understanding the GDPR

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets out key principles for handling personal data and protecting individuals' rights.

Personal Data Breaches

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Personal data breaches can occur through hacking, human error or unauthorised access, leading to serious legal and reputational consequences.

Data Protection Impact Assessments

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Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are used to evaluate our data processing activities and mitigate risks to individuals.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

In-depth 30 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

Data protection relates to how all organisations collect, use, and store personal and sensitive data.

Controllers and Processors

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The differences between data controllers and data processors are crucial to understanding data protection obligations.

Special Category Data

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In many workplaces, sensitive data, including special category data, is collected and requires extra care.

GDPR Principle 1

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The first principle of the GDPR requires that personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly and transparently.

GDPR Principle 2

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The second principle of the GDPR, purpose limitation, requires that personal data be collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes.

GDPR Principle 3

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The third principle of the GDPR, data minimisation, requires that personal data collected must be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary.

GDPR Principle 4

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The fourth principle of the GDPR, accuracy, requires that personal data must be correct, up to date and not misleading.

GDPR Principle 5

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The fifth principle of the GDPR, storage limitation, requires that personal data be retained only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

GDPR Principle 6

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The sixth principle of the GDPR, integrity and confidentiality, requires that personal data be protected against unauthorised access, loss or damage.

GDPR Principle 7

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The seventh principle of the GDPR, accountability, requires organisations to take responsibility for compliance and demonstrate good governance in data protection.

GDPR and Consent

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

Consent is one of the six lawful bases for processing personal data under the GDPR, requiring individuals to give clear, informed and voluntary agreement.

GDPR Lawful Bases for Processing

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires organisations to have a lawful basis for processing personal data, chosen from six legal grounds.

GDPR Legitimate Interests

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

Legitimate interests is a flexible lawful basis for processing personal data, but it requires balancing business needs with individuals' rights.

GDPR International Transfers

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The international transfer of personal data is restricted to ensure individuals' privacy rights are protected when data is sent abroad.

GDPR Individual Rights

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants individuals eight specific rights over their personal data, ensuring transparency and control.

GDPR Subject Access Requests

Microlearning 5 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

Individuals have the right to access their personal data and organisations must respond to subject access requests (SARs) within legal timeframes.

Legitimate Interest Assessments

Express 10 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

When relying on legitimate interests as a legal basis for processing personal data, you are taking on additional responsibility for protecting people's rights and interests.

PCI Data Security Standard

In-depth 60 Minutes Data Protection (GDPR) All staff

PCI Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is the information security standard for organisations that process credit card payments.

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