# General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

**Canonical URL:** https://www.skillcast.com/courses/european-union-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr-training-course
**Canonical link:** `<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.skillcast.com/courses/european-union-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr-training-course">`
**Provider:** Skillcast
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Format:** In-depth

## Description

Data protection relates to how personal and sensitive data is collected, used and stored by all organisations. That includes the government, companies, service providers and anyone who manages data. Our Data Protection Course will help your employees understand what personal and sensitive data are, why it needs protection and how to ensure compliance with GDPR.

## Learning Objectives

- Know what types of data are protected under the GDPR
- Explain all the rights granted to individuals under the GDPR
- Take steps to deal with subject access requests
- Recognise the six principles of data protection
- Explain our lawful bases (consent, legitimate interest etc) for processing personal data
- Take appropriate action to safeguard personal data
- Spot and report any personal data breaches
- Take an active role in supporting our GDPR compliance

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