This CPD Certified Data Protection Policies and Procedures UK Course provides clear guidance on how to create, maintain and implement effective data protection policies. Built by compliance specialists with experience since 2006, the course covers GDPR principles, data processing rules, documentation standards, retention schedules, breach procedures, privacy notices and staff responsibilities. Learn how to establish strong data protection practices that support compliance and reduce organisational risk.
✅ Course duration: 1–2 hours | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point
• Introduction to UK data protection policies and GDPR requirements
• Developed by compliance experts with experience since 2006
• Learn documentation standards and operational procedures
• Ideal for HR, managers, compliance teams and data handlers
• How to create and maintain compliant data protection policies
• How GDPR principles apply to workplace procedures
• How to manage data securely and responsibly
• How to write retention, storage and access rules
• How to prepare for data breaches and reporting
• How to communicate responsibilities to staff
• How to maintain evidence for compliance checks
• Helps ensure full GDPR and UK data protection compliance
• Reduces risk of breaches and financial penalties
• Strengthens organisational procedures
• Builds confidence in managing data responsibly
• Suitable for all sectors and data handling roles
This course explains policy creation step by step. You will learn what must be included, which legal requirements apply and how to structure documents clearly and compliantly.
Yes. The course covers the most common policy mistakes, breach risks and gaps in documentation. You will learn how to put the right procedures in place to maintain compliance.
Yes. You will learn how to manage data safely, follow lawful processing requirements, control access, apply retention rules and ensure you are meeting GDPR and UK data protection standards.
Absolutely. The course gives you practical examples, templates and clear methods that build confidence in writing, reviewing and maintaining data protection procedures.
Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.
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Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed
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Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson