GDPR Training
Upskill your team with GDPR training: understand your legal responsibilities, protect personal data, and mitigate risks with our comprehensive course tailored for companies in Northern Ireland.
GDPR Training eLearning Course
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Overview
Ensure your staff are aware of the latest GDPR updates
With remote and hybrid working becoming increasingly common in recent years, our dependence on technology to enable effective communication between remote and in-office employees has become undeniable.
Alongside this, we are seeing new advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence), which is creating both positive and negative issues for businesses in Northern Ireland.
These changes combined are increasing the likelihood of data breaches, cyber security threats, and the compromising of personal data. So, it’s becoming more important than ever to ensure employees within your company are aware of the latest General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) updates.
Our GDPR training for employees in Northern Ireland is specifically designed to help employees understand their responsibilities and obligations under the GDPR and data protection law in Northern Ireland and mitigate the threats faced by businesses online.
What's Included?
What's included: GDPR Training
Our GDPR online course is a unique and informative data protection course in Northern Ireland. It offers relevant online training on various topics, including the importance of data security and legal compliance with the latest GDPR principles and rights.
Our GDPR eLearning course is tailored specifically for Northern Ireland businesses by a team of data protection experts. It provides all your employees with comprehensive GDPR compliance training and you with an evidence trail for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), should data breaches occur.
Topics Covered Include:
Why protecting data is important
GDPR data protection law and regulatory requirements in Northern Ireland
How to protect data in the modern world
How to protect against a cyber attack
Who Needs GDPR Training in Northern Ireland?
Data protection courses like this are essential for all staff members, whether they are in-office, hybrid or remote workers. Our GDPR training for employees in Northern Ireland will make your team aware of their data protection responsibilities and obligations under the latest GDPR and data protection law.
The online training course will not only ensure data protection compliance. Rather, your team will be better equipped to protect your organisation against a cyber attack.
Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Sales Manager, Debbie Wilson - debbie@legal-island.com
The Importance of Training
Why is GDPR Training Important for Employees in Northern Ireland?
Our dependence on technology to enable effective communication between in-office and remote staff has become undeniable in recent years. This, combined with the fast-developing world of AI makes GDPR training for employees in Northern Ireland an essential tool for protecting company and customer data and keeping your business on the right side of the law.
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on 1st January 2021, and it sets out the key principles, rights, and obligations for personal data processing activities in the UK.
It is based on the EU GDPR regulations, which applied in the UK before that date, with some changes to make it work more effectively in a UK context.
Essentially, it aligns controls on how organisations process personal data with 21st-century developments, such as social media, e-commerce, mobile data, and the cloud.
If your organisation fails to comply with the GDPR and data protection legislation, you could face fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of your global turnover.
Organisations processing personal data are obliged not only to comply with the law but also to demonstrate they have complied. Careless personal data processing activities could ruin your company’s reputation, lower employee morale, and lower the market value of your company.
GDPR staff training is essential as employees must comply with the law and understand the risks to the organisation’s reputation and the fines you may face, as well as their own personal risk of disciplinary action or even dismissal if they are involved in a data breach.
According to IBM’s ‘Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022’, it takes an average of 277 days for organisations to detect and contain data breaches. They also found that 45% of data breaches occur in the cloud.
To mitigate these threats, it’s essential to make your systems and contracts GDPR compliant and bring your workforce up to date with all staff training.
Data protection compliance training reduces the likelihood of data breaches at work and significantly strengthens your defence when dealing with the ICO. Raising staff awareness through data protection eLearning training will help ensure compliance with the principles of the GDPR and reduce the likelihood of data breaches and cyber attacks.
GDPR training is important for all employees in Northern Ireland to ensure your company complies with GDPR data protection law. It will also help ensure every employee knows their responsibilities regarding risk management, privacy rights, and information security.
Discover some of the GDPR training benefits below:
Reduces the risk of cyber security threats
Data breach prevention and avoids the loss of company and client information
Provides you with a paper trail of your company’s data processing activities that you can use during data audits and provide as evidence to the ICO
Greater understanding of technology and data protection among your workforce
Ensures GDPR and data protection compliance
Course Duration
How long does this course take?
The duration of the GDPR online course is 40-45 minutes. We also recommend offering staff regular refresher courses to ensure legal compliance with the latest regulations.
Key Statistics
Why learn with Legal Island?
We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our key statistics show:
97%
of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation
96%
of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use
96%
of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved
96%
of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations
750,000+
hours of training and course content delivered
200,000+
employees across the island of Ireland have now benefitted from our services
FAQs
Got a question about our GDPR Training?
Chances are at this stage you have a couple questions. If you can’t find your answer below, we encourage you to ask questions directly and you can call us anytime.
Who should participate in GDPR training?
This all-staff training course is designed to raise awareness of data protection in the workplace so that all members of staff know why it is important, how to protect data in the modern world and how to protect against a cyber attack.
Training ensures that staff are aware of their responsibilities and obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations. This not only mitigates risks but also provides you with an evidence trail for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), should a data breach occur.
What is the duration of this GDPR course for Northern Irish employees?
The course takes approximately 40-45 minutes to complete, including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.
When should GDPR training be provided to all staff?
The ICO advises that GDPR training should be provided to all staff at the start of their employment and revisited regularly through refresher courses.
Regular updates are crucial to ensure that employees stay informed about evolving regulations and best practices, helping to protect your organisation from data breaches and cyber attacks.
Can this course be customised?
Yes, our courses can be fully customised to meet your organisation’s specific needs. We offer an in-house bespoke service, with a local and dedicated account manager, that allows you to brand the course and tailor its content to align with your organisation’s requirements.
How much does this all-staff training cost?
This eLearning course is designed specifically for purchase for all staff, ensuring consistent training across your organisation. The standard rate is £30+VAT per staff member. However, we may offer discounts based on the total number of employees you have. If your organisation is interested in more than one course, we are happy to discuss a package deal.
For tailored training solutions, including the option to integrate your in-house documents, please contact Debbie Wilson at debbie@legal-island.com. Debbie will be happy to discuss your specific needs and provide a personalised quote.
Is the training content tailored specifically to Northern Irish legislation and guidance?
Yes, this course is specifically tailored to Northern Irish legislation and guidance, which is a top priority for our customers. We also offer versions of this course designed for employees based in Ireland and the UK, ensuring compliance with their respective legal frameworks. All our eLearning courses are crafted to meet the unique requirements of the jurisdiction they serve.
How is the training delivered?
This interactive eLearning training course is delivered entirely online, providing flexibility and convenience. There is no need to come together in groups - employees can complete the course independently and at their own pace, and it is accessible across multiple devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Is this course instructor-led or self-paced?
This is a self-paced eLearning course, allowing your staff to progress through the material at their own convenience. This flexibility makes it easy to fit the training into their busy schedules.
How can I purchase an eLearning course for my staff and get them set up?
To purchase an eLearning course, please contact Debbie Wilson - debbie@legal-island.com for information on prices and discounted options based on the number of staff you have. We’ll be happy to discuss your organisation's training needs further.
Once you’ve made the purchase, access can be arranged within 1 hour (depending on your training needs), and remain open for a 12-month period. We will work closely with you to meet your deadlines.
We do not require any staff details upfront. We’ll provide all the necessary information for distribution to your workforce, ensuring a smooth transition into the course. Additionally, we provide full technical support and are available to assist with any accessibility issues your staff might encounter.
I have a workforce across different areas of the UK and Ireland, can you provide training for all of them?
Yes, we can provide courses for staff in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and even globally.
Are certificates provided at the end of the course?
Yes. An end-of-course assessment is included to ensure your staff understand key components of the training. Once your staff have completed the course and achieved the minimum pass score in the assessment, each member of your team will automatically receive their own personalised certificate.
Can I monitor staff activity and completion rates?
Yes. We can provide you with ‘Account Manager’ rights, which will enable you to view all staff information, completion rates and completion dates. You can also download this information to keep on file as part of your audit reporting.
If you are looking for a more comprehensive reporting tool, find out how you can streamline your company-wide training, with our learning management system, AppLI LMS by visiting https://legal-island.com/elearning/appli-lms
What are the benefits of Legal Island’s eLearning training for your organisation?
Reduce Risk by:
• Ensuring your company data is protected to the highest standard and fully ISO27001 compliant
• Receiving jurisdiction-specific training in key areas, ensuring your staff understand their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the law
• Including a comprehensive reporting dashboard delivering an audit trail to strengthen your defence in any industrial dispute, therefore protecting your company’s reputation in the marketplace and in the eyes of key stakeholders and customers
Improve Efficiencies by:
• Allowing instant access to staff completion reports, stored in one place – Resulting in a reduction in the amount of time spent on your compliance record keeping
• Being accessible 24/7 – whether you have staff working in the office or remotely, the platform can be accessed from a mobile device, laptop, tablet or desktop. This means that staff can tailor training completion around their work schedule
• Enabling employees to self-enrol, removing the admin burden from HR
Reduce Costs by:
• Enabling you to train all staff in multiple locations, simultaneously, without the financial impact of travelling or coming together in groups, saving you money on your training budget
• Mitigating against profit-zapping fines by providing your organisation with the most robust level of protection in key compliance area
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