Data Protection

At a glance

  • Practical, scenario-based data protection training
  • Understand UK GDPR and everyday responsibilities
  • Handle customer information safely and confidently

Aim

Help organisations understand and apply data protection principles in everyday situations. Give learners the confidence to recognise personal and sensitive information, manage customer records responsibly, respond to information requests and protect people's privacy while delivering effective customer services.

Why?

Organisations collect and use personal information every day, often including details about people's health, finances or personal circumstances. Poor data handling can lead to privacy breaches, customer distress, complaints and regulatory action.

Understanding data protection responsibilities helps staff make better decisions, protect consumer information and build trust through clear, fair and responsible practices.

Who is it for?

Anyone who collects, records, accesses or shares personal information as part of their work. Particularly relevant to customer service and complaints teams, managers, team leaders, contact centre staff and organisations recording consumer vulnerability or additional support needs.

What's covered

  • Understanding personal information and UK data protection rules
  • The principles of fair, lawful and responsible data handling
  • Recording sensitive information, vulnerability and support needs
  • Keeping information secure and sharing it appropriately
  • Consumer data rights and responding to information requests
  • Recognising data breaches, handling privacy complaints and practical scenarios

Learning objectives

  • Understand key data protection responsibilities and how they apply to everyday work.
  • Recognise personal information and identify when additional safeguards may be needed.
  • Make informed decisions about collecting, recording, storing and sharing customer information.
  • Record consumer vulnerability and support needs appropriately, without collecting unnecessary details.
  • Recognise requests involving personal data rights and know how to respond or seek guidance.
  • Identify potential data breaches and take appropriate action to protect customers and report concerns.

Training options available

  • Live online session
  • Face-to-face session

Interested in this training?

We can tailor the delivery to suit your organisation, your team and the way you want people to learn.

Get in touch to talk through your requirements, availability and pricing.

Prefer email? info@consumerfriend.org.uk

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