GDPR: Privacy at Work – Understanding Your Responsibilities in a Data-Driven World

Introduction

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the most comprehensive and far-reaching data privacy laws in the world, created to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens. Whether you’re collecting, processing, or storing personal information, compliance is not optional—it’s the law.

This GDPR: Privacy at Work course explains in clear and practical terms what GDPR means, who it applies to, and how it impacts your role and responsibilities within the workplace. By understanding how to handle personal data securely and legally, you’ll protect not only the individuals you serve—but also your organisation from serious legal consequences.

Who Should Take This Course?

This training is essential for:

Managers and team leaders who oversee operations involving personal data
Human Resources staff handling employee records
All employees in any department who work with sensitive information
Anyone responsible for data protection, IT security, or regulatory compliance

Course Objectives

By completing this course, learners will:

Understand what GDPR is and why it matters
Learn the rules for lawful data processing and protection
Know employee and consumer rights under GDPR
Identify what to do in the case of a data breach
Understand contractual responsibilities, codes of conduct, and HR obligations

Course Content Overview (Videos)

Video 1: What is GDPR?

⏱ 4 Minutes 40 Seconds
Overview of GDPR origins, purpose, and scope

Video 2: Data Processing and Security

⏱ 7 Minutes 59 Seconds
How to lawfully process data and protect it from misuse

Video 3: Exemptions and the Right to…

⏱ 11 Minutes 42 Seconds
Detailed look at data subject rights and the lawful limitations

Video 4: Codes of Conduct and Contracts

⏱ 8 Minutes 42 Seconds
Best practices and legal requirements in documentation

Video 5: Data Breaches and HR Records

⏱ 7 Minutes 07 Seconds
What to do when a breach occurs and how HR should manage records

Certification

On successful completion, participants will receive a GDPR Awareness Certificate, validating their understanding of GDPR and readiness to comply with privacy requirements in their role.