Data Protection Training
Empowering Educators Through Data Protection Training
Handsam’s data protection training supports all school staff in confidently managing personal data and GDPR responsibilities. Our engaging eLearning and practical instructor led sessions make complex regulations clear, helping schools stay compliant, secure, and informed in today’s data-driven education environment.
Cyber Security NCSC Training for Staff
Course delivery: eTraining
Course duration: 35 minutes
Number of delegates: 1+
About this course: This 35 minute video is produced by the National Cyber Security Centre is aimed at all school staff so they can understand their duties, the challenges and how to address them in terms of managing online security.
Key topics covered:
- What is cyber security?
- Acceptable use and policy
- Human factors
- Cyber risks and threats
- Cyber defences
- Key steps to take
- Where cyber threats can come from
- What form cyber threats can take
- Cyber attack statistics
GDPR Data Protection
Course delivery: eTraining
Course duration: 35 - 40 minutes
Number of delegates: 1+
About this course: This course on the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will inform your staff quickly and easily of the key aspects and expectations of this far reaching data law. It ensures you have delivered your duty of making sure that all staff members are aware of the new GDPR regulations and their role in keeping information safe and secure.
​Key topics covered:
- What is the Regulation?
- Your data subject rights
- Subject Access Requests
- Lawful processing
- Types of data
- Consent
- Security and data protection by design and default
- Data protection impact assessments
Data Protection (GDPR) Training for Managers and Senior Leaders
Course delivery: Instructor led (face to face or Teams)​
Course duration: 2.5 hrs
Number of delegates: Unlimited
About this course: This course is suitable for senior leaders, data managers, governors and any other senior staff who have duties in managing data law under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Key topics covered:
- The law and guidance on what is GDPR and the duties and roles within it
- Your Data Protection Officer
- Policies and privacy notices
- Rights Under GDPR
- Lawful Processing and further Processing
- Consent including child consent
- Auditing (Data Mapping)
- Common GDPR Issues including GDPR issues at your organisation
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA's)
- Documentation, record keeping and data retention schedules
- Breaches and Security
- Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information Requests
"Handsam is an absolute Godsend… when you are wondering what you have to do, up pops Handsam to remind you not only what to do, but how to do it."
John - Headteacher