Data Protection for Public Sector Employees

Data Protection for Public Sector Employees e-learning

Our Data Protection for Public Sector Employees course provides a comprehensive overview of how data protection legislation applies in a local authority setting. This covers the basic training requirements for all staff.

Find out more about what this course covers below.

What is included in this e-learning course?

Our Data Protection for Public Sector Employees course is designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills needed to apply data protection legislation in a local authority context.

Topics covered in this e-learning course include:

Data protection in the public sector
Data protection in practice
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR
Data protection definitions
Data protection principles
Individuals rights

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 all public sector employees.

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 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.