GDPR Foundations: Basic Principles for Everyday Work

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This course introduces the key foundations of GDPR, helping you understand what personal data is, where it appears in your daily work, and why protecting it matters. You’ll explore the core data protection principles in a clear, practical way, with real workplace examples that make compliance easy to understand.

By the end, you’ll feel confident recognising personal data, handling it correctly, and playing your part in protecting both your organisation and the individuals whose data you work with.

Access

Self-Paced Learning

Lessons

3 Lessons

Certification

Certifcate of Completion

Price

€80
Learning Objectives
Course Benefits
Modules
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define personal data and special category data using practical workplace examples
  • Explain why GDPR compliance is a shared responsibility across all roles within an organisation
  • Describe the seven core GDPR data protection principles in simple, operational terms
  • Identify where personal data appears in everyday work tasks and systems
  • Recognise common data handling risks and situations that may lead to a data breach
  • Apply basic GDPR principles to everyday scenarios to determine compliant and non-compliant behaviour
Benefits for the Organisation

• Reduces risk of data breaches by strengthening everyday data handling practices
• Supports GDPR compliance across all departments, not just legal or management teams
• Promotes a culture of accountability and data protection awareness
• Minimises financial and reputational risk linked to data misuse or non-compliance
• Improves consistency in how personal data is handled across the organisation

Benefits for Learners

• Gain a clear understanding of what personal data is and how it applies to their role
• Build confidence in handling data correctly in day-to-day tasks
• Learn how to recognise and avoid common data handling mistakes
• Understand their responsibility in preventing data breaches
• Apply simple, practical rules to stay compliant without complexity

Introduction: Welcome & Overview of Course

Lesson 1: Identifying Personal Data in the Workplace

Understand what personal data is, including direct and indirect identifiers, and where it appears in everyday work tasks and systems.

Lesson 2: Shared Responsibility: Why GDPR Compliance Matters for Everyone

Explore why GDPR is not just a legal requirement but a shared responsibility, and how everyday actions can create or prevent data risks.

Lesson 3: Applying the Seven GDPR Principles in Daily Practice

Learn the seven core GDPR principles and how to apply them in simple, practical ways when handling data at work.

Conclusion: Provide Feedback & Claim Certificate.

CORPORATE TRAINING

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Every organisation is different - and so are its learning needs.

Request a call back to talk through:


  • Your current onboarding or training challenges
  • Skills gaps across teams or roles
  • Compliance, wellbeing, or development priorities
  • How digital learning can support performance and retention
  • Special pricing options for multiple seats or team-wide access


We’ll help you explore practical, people-first solutions that fit your organisation.

Course FAQ's

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for all employees who handle personal data as part of their daily work, regardless of role or experience level. It is ideal for individuals in administration, HR, customer service, sales, operations, and management, as well as anyone who works with emails, systems, or documents containing personal information.

No prior knowledge of GDPR is required, making it a perfect starting point for both new employees and those looking to refresh their understanding of data protection responsibilities.

Where and when can I take this course?

The course can be taken at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Do I need prior knowledge or experience?

This is a foundation-level course, and all concepts are explained in a clear, simple, and practical way. Learners, do not require any previous training or background knowledge.

Can this course be used for company-wide training?

Absolutely. This course is designed to be rolled out across the organisation, making it suitable for managers at all levels, including those leading global and remote teams.

Do I get a discount if I buy multiple seats for this course?

Yes. Please contact us and we will issue a quote according to your needs.

Will HR be able to track progess and completion?

Yes. HR and administrators can track learner progress, completion rates, and performance across the course.

This provides clear visibility on engagement and outcomes, making it easier to monitor participation, support managers where needed, and report on training impact across the organisation.

Is this course part of a larger GDPR programme?

Yes, this course is part of a comprehensive GDPR training bundle designed to cover key areas of data protection in more depth. While this foundation course focuses on core concepts and everyday responsibilities and can be taken as a single course, the full bundle explores additional topics such as GDPR compliance in the age of AI, data breaches and incident reporting, GDPR in the UK post-Brexit, and employee responsibilities in greater detail.

Learners can progress through the full programme to build a more complete and practical understanding of GDPR across different business contexts. All courses in the bundle can be taken as stand-alone course.