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Information Governance Certification

THIS COURSE IS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE STAFF TRAINING PACKAGE
Information Governance
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  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Qualification: Information Governance Certification
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major devices and browsers
  • Delivery method: Online (In-house also available )
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Data protection is part of the fundamental right to privacy, which recognises the right of people to have control over their identity and their interactions with others. Thus, it is about ensuring people can trust you to use their data responsibly and fairly.

This Information Governance course includes modules in Data Protection Law, Information and Cybersecurity, as well as the Freedom of Information Act. After taking this course, all people working with sensitive and personal data are better aware of their responsibilities under law, to keep that information safe and secure.

This course looks at the fundamentals of data protection and its importance. It sets out key terminology used when discussing data protection, as well as the principles of data protection.

We also discuss the principles and purpose of the UK Freedom of Information Act, what information can be requested and what information is exempt.

What You Will Learn:

  • Why protecting personal data is important
  • The GDPR and the new Data Protection Act
  • Who the legislation applies to, and how they are affected
  • The basics of cybersecurity
  • Key steps to keeping data secure in the workplace
  • The ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of communicating with other people and organisations

The Benefits of Taking This Course:

  • It complements job training for all those working with sensitive and personal data
  • You are better aware of your responsibilities under law to keep person-identifiable information safe and secure
  • You understand how, when and to whom information can be given or withheld
  • You keep up to date with the most recent changes to data protection law


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 01: Data Protection Definitions and Principles

Module 02: Data Protection Law

Module 03: Information and Cybersecurity

Module 04: Freedom of Information Act

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the Information Governance Certification course?

    There are no entry requirements to take the course.
  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.
  • Where / when can the course be studied?

    The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device
  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.
  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.
  • What happens if a user fails the test?

    If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.
  • How long does it take to complete the Information Governance Certification course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

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