The way we work has changed dramatically in recent years, resulting in a greater dependence on technology to enable effective communication between both in-office and remote employees. We are seeing new advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence) fast developing, creating both positive and negative issues for businesses. Combined, these changes increase the likelihood of data breaches, cyber security threats, and the possibility of confidential information being compromised.
If you have staff within your organisation who work between the office and home, it is crucial that they understand their responsibilities and obligations under the GDPR and data protection law. This means that they are better equipped to protect your organisation against a cyber attack.
This course is tailored specifically to Northern Irish law, ensuring your employees gain a deep understanding of their responsibilities under the GDPR and data protection legislation while hybrid working.
It is designed to provide your team with practical, actionable knowledge that aligns with the unique challenges faced by modern businesses. Additionally, it equips you with a robust evidence trail to demonstrate compliance to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the event of a data breach, mitigating risks to your organisation.
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 UK General Data Protection Regulation came into effect on 1st January 2021, and it sets out the key principles, rights, and obligations for the processing of personal data in the UK. It is based on the EU GDPR which applied in the UK before that date, with some changes to make it work more effectively in a UK context. In essence, it is designed to bring controls on how organisations process personal data into line with 21st-century developments, like social media, e-commerce, mobile data and the cloud.
Fines of up to £17.5m or 4% of your global turnover could be imposed. If you do not follow the GDPR you will be exposing your organisation to those massive fines and the public relations nightmare that is sure to follow. Your reputation could be ruined.
You can make your systems and contracts GDPR compliant, and you can 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.
Hybrid working is a flexible working model which allows employees to work from a range of different locations, hybrid working blends the option of working from home with working in the office, or other public spaces.
Hybrid working can benefit employers and employees alike, it can significantly save office space and reduce resources, whilst helping employees develop a better work/life balance. However, it also presents challenges in relation to potential data protection and cyber security issues.
A hybrid approach brings a greater reliance on technology, this increases your company’s risk of cyber security vulnerabilities. That’s why it is essential for businesses to ensure their cyber security processes are suitable for this new way of working.
Employers need to educate, train and support all their staff, making them fully aware of how their digital behaviour can affect company security. According to a survey by the Ponemon Institute, 65% of business managers said it was easier to protect data when all employees worked in the office.
Today’s technology is becoming increasingly more advanced which makes computer systems harder to penetrate. Hackers now rely heavily on human error.
Training is essential as an employee must comply with the law and understand the risks to the organisation’s reputation, the fines the organisation may face and their own personal risk of disciplinary action or even dismissal if they are involved in a data breach.
According to a study by IBM, human error causes 95% of cyber security breaches. Raising all your employee’s awareness through data protection eLearning training will help ensure compliance with the principles of the GDPR and reduce the likelihood of data breaches caused by human error.
The ICO advises it is good practice to provide all staff with data protection training on or shortly after starting employment with regular refresher updates throughout their employment.
A recent report, ‘Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021’, found that 83% of cyber breaches or attacks were phishing attacks – staff receiving fraudulent emails or being directed to fraudulent websites. The report also found that 4 in 10 businesses reported a cyber security breach or attack during 2020-2021.
The course takes approximately 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.
We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our key statistics show:
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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
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employees across the island of Ireland have now benefitted from our services
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