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Data Security Awareness Training

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Course Duration: 30+ minutes

This CPD-certified Data Security Awareness course helps organisations prevent data loss and comply with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

It explains types of data, the data lifecycle, and common threats such as phishing, smishing, vishing, and malware. The course also covers secure handling, encryption, access controls, approved transfers, retention and disposal, physical security, remote/BYOD practices, and incident reporting within the ICO’s 72-hour rule.

Learners gain practical habits that protect data and support timely incident reporting.

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Course Duration 30+ minutes
Approval body CPD
Format Fully online
Assessment Multiple choice
Certification Same-day digital certificate
Certificate Valid For 3 years

Suitable For

IT Professionals

HR Professionals

Executives and Managers

Customer Service Staff

Finance Professionals

Marketing Teams

Course Content

This course contains the following sections:

Explains what data security means, why it matters, how to verify requests and when to report concerns

Clarifies GDPR and DPA duties, data rights, breach reporting timelines and the employee’s responsibilities

Outlines external attacks and internal errors from phishing and malware to mis-sent emails and lost devices

Shows how to collect only necessary data, encrypt, control access, transfer safely, retain wisely and dispose securely

Details access control, clean desk habits, screen locking, device care, visitor checks and when to alert security

Guides safe remote work with strong passwords, encryption, VPN use, updates, backups and clear BYOD rules

Instructs daily actions to keep work and personal data separate, use MFA and strong passwords and use approved channels to share data

What You Will Learn

Where personal, restricted and confidential data types appear in work

Key duties under GDPR, DPA and the ICO 72-hour breach reporting rule

Common threats such as phishing, smishing, vishing, malware and insider actions

Steps for secure handling using encryption, permissions and approved transfer methods

Rules for data retention and disposal, plus securing devices and physical spaces

Safe remote work practices with strong passwords, VPN use, updates and BYOD rules

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Available in 13 Languages

Course subtitles are available in multiple languages, including:

French

Dutch

German

Italian

Spanish

Polish

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Course Approval Body

cpd certified
Certified by CPD

This course is certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service.

The course certificate includes:

  • User name
  • Company name
  • Course name
  • Completion date
  • Expiry date
  • Approval body

A CPD-certified training certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.

Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.

The end-of-course test is:

  • Fully online
  • Multiple choice

A score of 80% is required to pass.

Data Security Awareness Training Course Certificate

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Why Is Data Security Awareness Important?

There is an epidemic of data breaches these days and such breaches cost millions. Around 88% of the UK companies faced data breaches in 2019.According to international insurance provider Hiscox, one small business in the UK is hacked every 19 seconds successfully. The organisation’s security can easily be crashed by a careless staff or a simple human error.

The cost of such data breaches is high. According to IBM, the data breach cost has risen from $3.86 million to $4.24 million in 2021.

Employees must be provided with training to understand the risks involved and how to protect their clients and their organisations from such incidents.

About Data Security Awareness Training

This online training course provides an awareness of how to protect client data from breaches in security. Data breaches are a significant issue in the UK. When they occur, it puts employers at risk of fines and claims, as well as costly damage to the organisation and its reputation. This course is designed for employees at all levels, working in any sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Security Awareness Training is an online course designed to educate employees on how to recognise, prevent, and respond to data security threats. It covers key concepts such as data protection responsibilities, safe internet and email practices, mobile and laptop security, and the importance of physical and digital data security.

This data security awareness training course is suitable for all employees who handle or have access to sensitive information at work. Regardless of industry, all employees benefit from understanding how to safeguard personal and company data, reduce the risk of breaches, and maintain compliance with data protection regulations.

The course is priced at £25 + VAT for a single trainee. Discounted rates are available for bulk purchases. Click on ‘Discount’ beneath the ‘Buy Now’ button for more details.

This certificate expires after three years. It’s recommended to repeat training after this period to refresh your knowledge and keep current with legal standards and requirements.

Yes. This course is certified by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service.