Although the overarching Principles of the GDPR are quite straightforward, the practical application of those Principles in the real world is more complex and can leave many sole traders and small business owners confused, worried and bewildered.

This course can give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing you comply with the legislation and can respond confidently to questions from your Data Subjects or official bodies!

It explains data protection 'jargon' clearly, allowing you to understand the 'language of the GDPR'. It explores the underlying rationale and purpose of the Principles of data protection and links them to clear and practical steps that embed those Principles in the real world. It helps you understand what you must do under the legislation, what you can do as good practice, and what you are not allowed to do. Throughout the course, the reasoning behind the legislation is explained and illustrated with relevant real life examples.

This course is ideal for anyone working as a sole trader or small business owner who wants to understand how the GDPR applies to them and how to implement it into their business.

I understand that small business owners already have a lot on their plate, having to understand marketing, accounts, health and safety (to name just a few things) as well as running their core business. I know that getting to grips with the GDPR and other data protection legislation can seem like just another confusing piece of legislation to try to get your head around.

It can seem overwhelming!

I have many years of experience in making the GDPR clear and accessible for those who don't have endless time to delve into the subject and who don't want to spend a fortune paying solicitors or major consultancies to do it for them. It's what I did day in-day out for thousands of individuals, businesses and organisations - many of them, like you, trying to get to grips with what seemed like bewildering legislation and jargon.

Let me make it simple for you too.

This course is suitable for:

Please note- the GDPR applies to the UK and all the remaining member states of the European Union. Each country that is subject to the GDPR has its own accompanying national legislation that regulates areas where the GDPR allows for national discretion. In the UK, this is the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA2018).

This course covers the GDPR and the additional provisions of the DPA2018. Consequently, it is most relevant to those based in the UK or offering goods and services to customers within the UK, even if you are not yourself based in the UK. If you are based in another country subject to the GDPR, this course will not cover aspects of your own equivalent national legislation to the DPA2018.

This is an online course that can be studied at your own pace and in your own time. It consists of approximately thirty seperate modules which develop your knowledge and understanding of the GDPR in a systematic way. Text and audio content means that you can learn in the manner that suits you best.

Colourful and engaging graphics help illustrate and clarify the concepts being discussed. At the end of each module there is a helpful summary to bring together the ideas covered.

No. Although some images used in certain graphics to illustrate ideas and concepts have been generated by AI for the sake of getting the ideal image, the nature and structure of those graphics has been conceived and designed entirely by Damian himself.

The course structure and all the written content has been created without any use of AI whatsoever and it reflects Damian's many years of hands-on experience in advising on the GDPR and associated data protection legislation. You can rest assured you are getting the benefit of extensive, real world, human experience and expertise.

At the end of each module there is a short quiz you need to pass in order to proceed to the next module. The questions are not designed to trick you or to catch you out - they are just to ensure that you have paid attention to and understood the content of each module.

Yes. Upon completion of the course you will be emailed an attractive certificate to evidence your learning.

Everyone learns at their own pace, so it is not possible to say exactly how long it will take to complete the course, however 12 hours is a rough estimate. There is no deadline to complete the course so you have the freedom to study at your own pace and fit your learning around your other personal and professional committments.

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