Training and Awareness
Ready-to-use training materials to help your staff understand their data protection responsibilities - with the option of live training sessions delivered remotely or in-person.
What I Can Provide
Training Materials
A comprehensive Data Protection Awareness Training Workbook, designed to guide staff through their key responsibilities under UK GDPR.
Ready to use as part of induction, a team meeting, or a structured refresher session. Available as a standalone purchase.
Awareness resources
Posters and stickers covering the essentials of data protection for display in your workplace - practical reminders placed where staff will actually see them, from noticeboards to shared equipment.
A simple way to keep data protection front of mind between formal training sessions.
Live training sessions (remote or in-person)
If you'd prefer me to deliver training directly to your team, I offer tailored sessions covering the topics below.
What's included
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Comprehensive participant workbook, retained for ongoing reference
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Training tailored to your organisation - induction, refresher, or bespoke sessions on specific risks or roles
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Practical, accessible sessions focused on real-world application of UK GDPR principles
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Certificate of completion for each participant
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Training log provided for organisational records
How it works
1. Initial Discussion
We agree the scope of training, delivery format, and any specific focus areas for your organisation.
2. Tailoring and Preparation
Training content and workbook context are adapted to reflect your organisation's roles, risks, and processes.
3. Delivery
Training can be delivered in-house using the workbook, or I can deliver it in-person or remotely if you prefer.
4. Follow-up and certification
Participants receive certificates, and a training log is provided for your organisational records.
Common Training Topics
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General UK GDPR awareness for staff and volunteers - practical understanding of key principles, responsibilities, and how data protection applies in everyday roles.
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Handling personal data in day-to-day work - secure and appropriate handling of personal data in real working situations across different roles.
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Data breach awareness and incident response - understanding what constitutes a breach, how to identify it, and the immediate steps to contain and escalate it.
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Data sharing, third parties, and common risk areas - safe approaches to sharing personal data externally, and awareness of frequent risks such as misdirected emails and insecure storage.
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Requests from individuals - how to recognise and respond appropriately to requests to access, correct, or delete personal data.
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Role-based application and real-world scenarios - practical examples tailored to different roles, with discussion of common situations encountered in day-to-day organisational activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this training suitable for?
Staff and volunteers in small businesses, charities and community organisations who handle personal data as part of their role, including new starters. It's designed to be accessible regardless of prior knowledge.
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Can I use the materials to run training myself?
Yes. The workbook and accompanying resources are designed to be used in-house without specialist knowledge. If you have questions as you go, ad hoc support is available by the hour.
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Can the workbook be tailored to our organisation?
The workbook covers UK GDPR as it applies to small organisations generally. If you'd like a version adapted to your specific sector or processes, get in touch to discuss.
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Do participants receive anything after the training?
Yes. Each participant receives a certificate of completion, and the organisation is provided with a training log for record-keeping purposes.
