Core Skills · Free course
Introduction to GDPR
A practical introduction to UK GDPR for anyone who handles personal data at work: the principles, lawful bases, individual rights, organisational duties, and how the rules are enforced.
- Modules
- 6
- Time
- 87 min
- Level
- Intermediate
- Cost
- Free
What you'll learn.
- What GDPR is, who it applies to, and what counts as personal data and processing under UK GDPR
- The seven data protection principles and how they apply to everyday IT decisions
- How to choose a lawful basis for processing, and what makes consent valid
- The eight rights individuals have over their data, and the timescales for responding to requests
- The duties of controllers and processors, from data processing agreements to 72-hour breach reporting
- How the ICO enforces GDPR, and the practical steps that keep an organisation compliant over time
Who it's for.
IT staff, helpdesk technicians, IT administrators, and anyone who handles personal data in a business context.
Course outline.
- Module 1: What Is GDPR and Why Does It Matter?
- Module 2: The Principles of Data Protection
- Module 3: Lawful Basis and Consent
- Module 4: Rights of the Individual
- Module 5: Responsibilities of Controllers and Processors
- Module 6: Enforcement, Accountability and Staying Compliant
Learn. Quiz. Earn a badge.
Short modules, a quick quiz after each one, and a badge when you finish the track. Pick up where you left off.
Start track →Is this course free?
Yes. Public courses in the Dr Logic Academy are free. You just need an Academy account to save your progress.
How long does it take?
About 87 minutes, across 6 short modules. Go at your own pace and pick up where you left off.
How does it work?
Each module ends with a short quiz. Pass them all to complete the track.
Do I earn a badge?
Yes. You earn a badge when you complete the track, and it shows on your Academy profile.
Does it cover UK or EU GDPR?
It focuses on UK GDPR, which works alongside the Data Protection Act 2018 and is regulated by the ICO. The first module explains what changed after Brexit.
Do I need a legal background?
No. It's written for IT and business staff, and explains each requirement in terms of the decisions and requests you're likely to meet at work.
Does it cover data breaches?
Yes. It explains when a breach must be reported to the ICO, when affected individuals must be told, and why every breach should be recorded internally.
