Foundation Certificate in Data Protection

Gain a strong, working understanding of UK data protection law and your responsibilities when working with personal information. The BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection provides a comprehensive foundation in data protection principles, legal frameworks, and good practice, equipping learners to apply the law confidently and responsibly in any workplace.

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Course features

Entry Criteria: No prior knowledge needed, but IT, GDPR, and data protection law basics are beneficial.

Teaching and Assessment: Assessed via a 60-min online exam with 40 MCQs at set date/time.

Employability Support: Provides networking opportunities for data protection professionals.

18 hours

Online (self-study)

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About this Course

This course introduces the essential legal, operational, and governance principles underpinning data protection in the UK. It covers the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and associated regulations, helping learners understand how to process data lawfully, respect individual rights, and reduce the risk of non-compliance.

Ideal for those who work with data in any capacity, this qualification supports best practice and helps organisations meet their legal obligations. 

Skills Gained

Understand the legal context and evolution of UK data protection law

Apply the principles of data protection in your role or organisation

Identify lawful bases for processing personal data under the UK GDPR

Understand data subject rights and how to uphold them

Recognise the responsibilities of data controllers, processors, and joint controllers

Understand how to manage international data transfers lawfully

Support organisational compliance with the accountability principle

Respond appropriately to data breaches and understand regulatory enforcement

This course is suitable for

This course is suitable for:

Professionals responsible for handling or managing personal data

Staff working in compliance, legal, IT, marketing, HR, or administration

Aspiring or newly appointed Data Protection Officers (DPOs)

Individuals supporting organisational data protection policies and practices

Anyone seeking a recognised qualification in UK data protection law

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