Cyber Security

The Role of Data Protection Officers

If your organisation collects, stores or processes data, you’re probably going to need a Data Protection office, or DPO. Their job is to help you remain compliant with the UK GDPR regulations, you know, those rules that are designed to keep personal information safe. Of course, they’ll help protect your school from potential massive fines too. This course explores who needs one and why.

Learning outcomes:

Describe the role and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer
Support a Data Protection Officer in their day-to-day activities
Clarify when a Data Protection Officer is needed

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

A Data Protection Officer is not only a key figure within your school, it’s also a legal requirement under GDPR in many cases. This online safety training course describes what they do, explains how everyone can support them and clarifies when you’ll need to appoint one.

If you are a headteacher or SBM, or have been chosen to be a Data Protection Officer or one of their support team, then this short cyber security training course will be invaluable.

Why choose iAM Compliant

Peace of mind with testing

This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.