Course Overview

The Data Protection and the Workplace course has been developed to provide the learner with an understanding of key requirements under data protection laws and how personal data must be protected in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

This course provides an understanding of:

• How the UK treats personal data
• What personal data is
• How organisations can use personal data, and
• What you can do to help protect your own, and other people's, personal data and privacy.

The course includes interactive case study scenarios across a range of roles, reinforcing learning through realistic decision-making activities.

This course has been reviewed by a recognised subject matter expert in this space: EWR Consulting. With over 12 years’ experience advising international organisations on data protection, governance, AI and technology risk, Erica Werneman Root specialises in developing practical compliance frameworks that support innovation while reducing risk. Recognised by Chambers and Partners and Legal500, she brings clear, real-world insight on governance, compliance and emerging technologies.

Target Audience

The course has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills they need to handle personal data responsibly and comply with UK data protection legislation, including United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This course is ideal for employees who handle, access, process, store, or interact with personal or confidential information as part of their role. It provides practical awareness of privacy responsibilities and supports organisations in strengthening everyday information handling practices.

Suitable for employees across all industries””including HR, customer service, healthcare, education, retail, financial services, administration, and management””the course helps learners understand their role in protecting information and supporting compliance obligations.

It is particularly valuable for organisations with distributed teams, digital operations, customer databases, or increasing reliance on technology-enabled services.