It is required that employees undergo annual training to stay up-to-date on data protection compliance and governance requirements.
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What are the benefits of continuous GDPR training?
- Article 39 of the GDPR states that Data Protection Officers (DPOs) must carry out regular training for awareness-raising and training of staff involved in processing operations and raise awareness of their responsibilities in protecting the data they handle. Besides compliance with the GDPR, regular GDPR awareness training has several benefits.
- Staff carry out processes more diligently and with a greater awareness of their responsibilities.
- Technology is used more effectively and data is processed with greater care.
- The risks of data breaches and heavy fines are reduced due to this increase in awareness.
- Customers are more likely to trust your products and services, knowing staff are well-trained to prioritise the privacy of their data.
Background information on the GDPR
Definition of personal and sensitive data
Principles of the GDPR
Guidelines for collecting personal data and receiving consent
Process for escalation and reporting data breaches
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How often do you need to provide your employees with GDPR training?
Is GDPR training really necessary?
Yes! According to the GDPR and many other data protection regulations, workforce privacy awareness training is mandatory for any employee involved in handling or processing personal data. Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and those in management roles require a higher level of training, but generally speaking, training must be provided upon induction and in case of a change in job role. Employees must also renew their training annually to remain compliant with the UK GDPR.
What courses does DataGuard offer?
DataGuard hosts several basic and specialised training courses on our LMS which can be retaken as many times as necessary.We are constantly updating our training offerings, but the following courses are currently available:
- Data Protection Basic Training
- Phishing
- InfoSec Basic Training
How much does GDPR training for employees cost?
Access to DataGuard Academy is included as part of our Privacy-as-a-Service solution and pricing depends on the number of people who require training. Employees can access training material as Academy users and will not have access to other features of our platform.
