This e-learning module includes a range of learning activities to help you develop your understanding of data protection.

When you finish the course, you will be asked to demonstrate your understanding by completing an assessment.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Recognise why fair and effective data management is important to individuals and to society as a whole
• Understand relevant data protection legislation and regulations, along with the penalties for breaching these.
• Work with information in a way that doesn't breach the data protection principles and individuals' rights
• Respond to requests for information from individuals in a way that is legal and effective.