Online Course

GDPR - Data Protection Training

The GDPR Data Protection Essentials course is a concise one-hour online program based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Ireland's Data Protection Act 2018. It provides a practical introduction to GDPR principles and their impact on personal data privacy. Ideal for employees, supervisors, managers, business owners and anyone who handles personal data as part of their work.
  • 60 minutes
  • 24/7 access
  • Instant Cert
  • 12 Months Access
  • PDF Cert
  •  Any device
  • Micro Modules
  • Unlimited Test Retakes

GDPR Course Aims

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This GDPR Data Protection Training Course gives you clear, role-based guidance on collecting, storing, and managing personal data in a lawful, secure way that fits day-to-day work.
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After your GDPR training, you will be able to:

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  • Explain the key principles of GDPR and what they mean in your role

  • Identify personal data and special category data in common workplace examples

  • Choose a lawful basis for processing and document it correctly

  • Follow the required steps when collecting data, including transparency and fair processing notices

  • Apply data minimisation, retention, and secure storage rules to reduce risk

  • Handle data subject rights requests correctly, including access, rectification, and erasure

  • Recognise and report a personal data breach, including what to record and when to escalate

  • Work safely with third parties, including basic checks for data processors and data sharing

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About GDPR Data Protection Training

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GDPR Data Protection Training delivers sharp, role-based guidance on how to collect, store, share, and dispose of personal data so you can handle information legally and securely at work.
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Who it is for and what you gain

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Suited to employees and employers involved in managing personal data. You will understand lawful processing, data subject rights, and how to reduce privacy risks through everyday decisions and good data handling habits.
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How you complete the course

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This course is fully online and available 24 hours a day, so you can learn at your own pace when it suits you.
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Final quiz and pass mark

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When you finish all modules, you will take a multiple-choice quiz. The pass mark is 70%.
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Sequential modules

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The course runs in order. You must complete each module before you can access the final quiz.
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Re-sits and question bank

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If you do not pass, you can re-sit the quiz as many times as you need. Questions refresh from the bank and answer options are shuffled each attempt.
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Course Pre-requisites

This course is delivered in English; a good understanding of written and oral English will be necessary to complete this training. 
This course includes "Closed Captions". The closed captions are ideal for learners with hearing difficulties. There are also a great aid for an employee whose first language is not English but has a good grasp of the language.

Understanding why GDPR matters

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If you collect, store, or use personal data, GDPR affects your daily work. This course helps you protect people’s rights, reduce risk, and handle data lawfully and securely.
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Protect people and your business

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GDPR is about fairness and trust. Getting it wrong can lead to complaints, data breaches, reputational damage, and regulatory action. Getting it right builds confidence with customers, staff, and partners.
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Make better decisions with data

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You will learn what counts as personal data, when you can use it, how to keep it safe, and what to do if something goes wrong. Clear rules help you act fast and correctly.
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Earn your "GDPR Data Protection Training" certificate on course completion - issued by Eezylearn.

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GDPR • Training Achieved

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion verifying your GDPR training. The course has been developed with reference to recognised guidance on data protection competencies, outlining the knowledge and skills expected of employees, supervisors and managers who handle personal data. This training has been independently developed and is not certified, approved, or endorsed by any official data protection authority. You may present your certificate to your employer or a supervisory authority as evidence that you have completed GDPR training; it can also be retained as part of your workplace data protection training records.

  • Instantly downloadable PDF digital certification.
  • Certificates include a link to download additional copies.

Comprehensive GDPR - Data Protection Course Curriculum

GDPR Data Protection Training FAQs

Who is this GDPR course designed for?

This training is built for anyone who handles personal data at work - staff, supervisors, managers, and business owners. If you collect, store, send, share, or access customer or employee information, this course will help you understand what GDPR requires and how to reduce data protection risk in day-to-day tasks.

Is the GDPR course 100% online?

Yes. The course is completed fully online, so you can learn at your own pace. The content is split into short modules and includes knowledge checks along the way. When you finish, you will take a short multiple-choice assessment and your certificate is released once you successfully pass.

How long is the GDPR certificate valid for?

There is no official GDPR expiry date for training certificates. As a practical compliance approach, most organisations refresh GDPR training every 2-3 years, or sooner if you change role, update processes, introduce new systems, or have an incident that highlights a gap.

What certificate will I receive after completion?

You will receive a certificate of training for GDPR - Data Protection on successful completion. The certificate is issued by EezyLearn.

How long does the course take to complete?

Most learners complete it in a single sitting, about 60 minutes. But you can pause and return at any time. Because it is online and module-based, you can spread it across multiple sessions to fit around work schedules.

What is GDPR and when does it apply to a business?

GDPR (the General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU law that sets rules for how personal data must be used, stored, shared, and protected. It applies to organisations that process personal data of people in the EU/EEA - including organisations outside the EU if they offer goods/services to people in the EU or monitor their behaviour.

What counts as personal data under GDPR?

Personal data is any information that can identify someone directly or indirectly. Common examples include names, email addresses, phone numbers, ID numbers, online identifiers (like IP addresses), location data, and employee or customer records. If it can be linked back to a person, treat it as personal data.

What can happen if we do not follow GDPR?

GDPR breaches can result in significant financial penalties. For the most serious infringements, organisations may face fines of up to €20 million or 4% of their total worldwide annual turnover from the previous financial year, whichever is higher.

Why does GDPR matter?

GDPR matters because it protects people's privacy and sets clear rules for how organisations must use personal data. Following GDPR helps you reduce the risk of data breaches, avoid costly fines, and build trust with customers and employees by showing you handle information responsibly.

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