Data and Personal Information Security

This Data and Personal Information Security eLearning course provides comprehensive training on protecting data and personal information within the workplace. Learners will understand what constitutes personal and sensitive data, why information security matters, and how organisations and individuals must safeguard data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and cyber threats. The course covers legal and regulatory expectations (including UK and GDPR-related principles), common risks to information security, practical controls, secure behaviours and how to respond appropriately to data breaches or concerns.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the Data and Personal Information Security course are to:

• Explain the importance of data and personal information security in protecting individuals and organisations
• Raise awareness of legal and regulatory responsibilities, including data protection principles and GDPR influences
• Identify common threats and vulnerabilities that can lead to data loss, breaches or misuse
• Provide practical guidance on risk control measures, such as secure access, password management, encryption, and safe handling of information
• Encourage secure behaviours and appropriate responses when handling data and reporting security concerns

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 45-minute course, learners will be able to:

• Define personal and sensitive data and explain why its security is essential
• Recognise the legal and ethical responsibilities for protecting data under relevant regulations and organisational policy
• Identify common data security threats, including social engineering, phishing, poor access control and insecure storage
• Apply practical information security practices, such as strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, secure file handling, and device protection
• Demonstrate appropriate actions in response to data incidents, including reporting procedures and basic breach response awareness