Data Protection for Governors and Trustees

Data Protection for Governors and Trustees e-learning

This course provides a comprehensive overview of how data protection legislation applies to the role of a Governor or Trustee, and the associated responsibilities.

Find out more about what this course covers below.

What is included in this e-learning course?

It is essential that all school governors and trustees have an understanding of the importance of data protection. This will ensure your school or Trust is meeting its compliance obligations and that there is a culture of effective data protection practices throughout the organisation.

Our Data Protection for Governors and Trustees course is designed for any governors or trustees who want to refresh their knowledge of data protection and the obligations of the role.

Topics covered in this e-learning course include:

Definitions
UK data protection legislation
Subject Access Requests (SARs)
Other legislation
Data sharing
Regulation
Personal data breaches
Information security
Key points for Governors and Trustees

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

This course takes around 1 hour 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 Governors and Trustees in a school or multi-academy trust setting.

Already have your own LMS? No problem!

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

Our full suite of courses is available in a range of formats which 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.