Information Handling and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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Updated 21 Oct 2025 Certificate3 Ratings

Learn how to protect personal information with confidence. This training introduces the essentials of GDPR in health and social care, from understanding personal data to applying safe, lawful information-handling practices. You’ll explore key principles, individual rights, and what to do if something goes wrong—equipping you to safeguard privacy, maintain trust, and meet your legal responsibilities. Start now and strengthen your data protection skills.

Content

5 Units • 14 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
Pretest
2 Questions
Understanding Personal Data and the GDPR
3 Questions
3m
Principles and Responsibilities Under the GDPR
4 Questions
6m
Reporting Concerns and Data Breaches
3 Questions
2m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Describe the purpose and scope of the GDPR in relation to information handling in health and social care settings.

2

Identify the key principles of the GDPR that govern how you handle personal information.

3

Apply good practice in your daily activities to ensure compliance with the GDPR and related legislation.

4

Explain how, and to whom, to report if something goes wrong.

Who it's for:

All health and social care staff in any setting.

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Assign mandatory training and keep all your records in-one-place.

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Last updated21 Oct 2025

Published21 Oct 2025

Due for review01 Nov 2026
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