NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security
Understand UK GDPR, data protection law and security essentials, knowledge every data-handling role now demands.
Duration: 110 guided learning hours; self-paced online study
Course overview
This Level 2 qualification gives learners a thorough understanding of data protection and data security in the UK. Across four mandatory units, learners study current data protection legislation including the UK GDPR, organisational procedures concerning data, the consequences of failing to protect data, and the practical measures organisations use to keep data secure.
It suits anyone whose role touches personal data, administration, customer service, HR, marketing, IT support, and pairs naturally with our data and cyber security qualifications. Delivery is 100% online with tutor support.
Assessment is through an internally assessed, externally quality assured portfolio of evidence, with no exams. On completion, learners can evidence the data-handling awareness employers and regulators expect.
What you will study
This qualification is made up of the following units, taken from the NCFE qualification specification:
- 1 Unit 01: Understand current data protection legislation
- 2 Unit 02: Understand organisational procedures concerning data
- 3 Unit 03: Understand threats to ICT systems and data
- 4 Unit 04: Understand the consequences of not protecting data
Entry requirements
- No formal entry requirements.
- Suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
- A Level 1 business or IT qualification is helpful but not essential.
- No work experience is required, though employed learners can draw on real workplace situations as evidence.