Data Protection and Safeguarding in Sports Organisations

Data Protection and Safeguarding in Sports Organisations e-learning

This course supports organisations in balancing data protection and safeguarding, enabling secure, compliant information sharing while building trust and integrity within your organisation.

Find out more about what this course covers below.

What is included in this e-learning course?

In today’s digital age the safeguarding of athletes, members, and participants of sporting bodies, including protecting their personal data, is more than just a legal obligation; it’s a fundamental responsibility that can make or break the trust within our communities.

Our Data Protection and Safeguarding in Sports Organisations course will support you in finding the right balance between data protection and safeguarding, helping to empower your organisation to foster trust, uphold integrity, and ensure the secure and compliant sharing of safeguarding information.

Topics covered in this e-learning course include:

Safeguarding and data protection
Applying data protection law
Information requests
Information sharing
Cyber security and data breaches

How long does this e-learning course take to complete?

This course takes around 45 minutes to complete.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

When using the Veritau Learn platform, each member of staff will automatically receive a certificate to evidence their training once they complete a course.

How often should users complete this training?

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) states that all staff should complete data protection training at least every 2 years, as a minimum.

Who is the intended audience for this e-learning course?

This course is recommended for employees working within a sports organisation or sports governing body, particularly those with responsibility for safeguarding, data protection, senior leadership, and the management of clubs, leagues and members.

Already have your own LMS? No problem!

You can purchase our data protection training courses as a standalone package.

Our full suite of courses are available in a range of formats and can be easily integrated into your existing LMS, ensuring a smooth and efficient roll out across your organisation.

Please note that with this option, we’re unable to provide a certificate upon completion. However, you’re welcome to issue a certificate in line with your usual process.