GDPR Training
Professional GDPR training course informationInstructor-Led Compliance Training
GDPR Training
A clear, practical introduction to the GDPR for staff – covering compliance, personal data, individuals’ rights and how to avoid and respond to data breaches – delivered at our venues, at your premises or live online.
20+ yearsTraining experience
1 dayStaff who handle personal data
UK-wideOur venues, on-site or online
Some of our clients
Give your staff confidence with data protection
This one-day instructor-led GDPR course provides a clear introduction to the main elements of the GDPR and what is best practice. It covers compliance and the consequences of non-compliance, explains the roles of key players, and covers the main categories of personal data and the lawful basis for data processing. Other topics include the rights of individuals, the importance of your Privacy Policy, and data breaches – how to avoid them, what to do if one is discovered and how to file a breach report.
It pairs well with our Cyber Security Awareness course, or run it as a live remote session via Microsoft Teams.
- Free training needs analysis before your course
- Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
- Free post-course telephone & email support
Personal Data
Sources of personal data, lawful bases for processing and your Privacy Policy.
Individuals’ Rights
The rights of individuals and how to respond to a subject access request.
Data Breaches
How to avoid them, what to do if you’re hacked and how to file a breach report.
Audits & Compliance
The documentation needed for a GDPR audit and how to minimise the risk of fines.
Three ways to book your course
Join a public course at one of our venues, book a full-day tailored course at your premises, or run a half-day remote session for your team via Microsoft Teams.
Option 1
Public Scheduled Course
1-Day Public Course
£295 + VAT
Per delegate
One day · per delegate
Discounts when you book 2 or more delegates
Discounts when you book 2 or more delegates
- Venues in Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham & London
- Learn alongside staff from other organisations
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 2
In-House at Your Premises
One-Day Tailored Course
£795 + VAT
Total group price
One day · up to 10 people
- Tailored to your organisation’s data
- Delivered at your premises
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 3
Live Online via Microsoft Teams
Half-Day Remote Session
£595 + VAT
Total group price
Half day · up to 15 people
- Focused on the GDPR essentials
- Live, instructor-led via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Training a larger group?
Our in-house prices cover up to 10 people for the full-day course at your premises and up to 15 people for the half-day remote session. If you have a larger team, or several teams to train, please speak with one of our team to discuss this further. We will help you work out the best way to run it and put together a tailored quote.
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Who should attend
Anyone who uses personal data within an organisation – which is usually every member of staff. The course is clear and accessible, even for staff with no legal or technical background.
*The public course price is per delegate – book 2 or more delegates and receive significant volume discounts. The full-day in-house price is per course for up to 10 attendees, and the half-day remote session price is per session for up to 15 attendees.
Course Outline
A practical one-day course covering six modules, step by step – from the law and the data protection principles, through individuals’ rights and keeping data secure, to handling breaches and applying GDPR in your day-to-day work. Updated to reflect the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
1. GDPR and the Law
- Why is data protection important?
- UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
- Key players – controllers, processors, Data Protection Officers and the ICO
- The consequences of non-compliance and how to minimise the risk of fines
2. Principles and Lawful Processing
- The seven data protection principles
- Personal data and special category data
- The lawful bases for processing, including consent and legitimate interests
- Identifying the sources of personal data specific to your organisation
- Privacy notices and the importance of your Privacy Policy
3. Individuals’ Rights
- The rights of individuals
- Recognising and responding to subject access requests within one month
- Handling data protection complaints
4. Keeping Data Secure
- Examining and assessing the options available to support sensible data integrity
- Everyday security – phishing, emails sent in error, passwords and clear desks
- Data retention and secure disposal
- The GDPR implications of operating CCTV security
5. Data Breaches and Accountability
- What to do in the event of being hacked or experiencing a data breach
- Reporting breaches to the ICO within 72 hours and filing a breach report
- Data mapping, records of processing and Data Protection Impact Assessments
- The documentation needed to satisfy a GDPR audit
6. GDPR in Practice
- How GDPR can be applied in the workplace
- Sharing data with third parties and international transfers
- Boosting your marketing impact through GDPR compliance – including direct marketing and cookies
- Assessing the most effective data management solutions for your organisation
- Sources of further support and information
People attending this GDPR course will gain:
- Confidence and knowledge of GDPR.
- Understanding of the rights of individuals.
- Awareness of process and data mapping.
- Knowledge of how the risk of being fined can be minimised.
- Awareness of how to respond to a subject access request.
- Recognition of the importance of People, Process and Technology in relation to GDPR.
More than just a training day
Tailored Content
Built around your team’s real workplace scenarios
Expert Trainers
Instructor-led, at the pace of your attendees
Reference Materials
Handouts and supporting materials for every attendee
Certificates
Course completion certificate for each attendee
Free Aftercare
Post-course telephone & email support
From the training room
A few of the teams we’ve worked with recently – in-house at their premises, at our venues and on public courses.
Training created for every kind of brain
People don’t all learn the same way – and a great course shouldn’t assume they do. Every Keys Training course has been adapted for different types of learners, including neurodivergent attendees and people with disabilities, so everyone in the room gets the same value from the day.
Whether someone has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, a hearing or visual impairment, or simply prefers to learn by doing rather than listening, our trainers adjust the pace, materials and activities to suit the people in front of them.
Every course has been assessed by accessibility experts to make sure it’s accessible and beneficial for all.
Neurodiversity-aware
Clear structure, plain language and varied activities that work for dyslexic, ADHD and autistic learners.
Accessible materials
Handouts and slides designed for readability, with formats adapted on request for individual needs.
Adjusted to the room
Small groups mean the trainer can flex pace, breaks and delivery style around each attendee.
Expert-reviewed
Every course has been assessed by specialists to make sure it’s accessible and valuable for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
What topics are covered?
This course gives staff a clear understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including how personal data must be handled, stored and protected within an organisation. Topics include data protection principles, lawful bases for processing, data subject rights, data breaches, consent, accountability and practical compliance steps.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who uses personal data within an organisation, which is usually any member of staff. The course is designed to be clear and accessible, even for staff with no legal or technical background.
Why is GDPR training important?
GDPR and data protection are law. If you are a business, organisation or charity of any size that holds personal information, it applies to you. GDPR requires organisations to demonstrate staff awareness and compliance, and one day of training helps you understand the background and scope of the regulation, satisfy the requirement to train staff, and reduce the risk of data breaches, fines and reputational damage.
What will staff learn?
Staff will learn how to handle personal data correctly, recognise risks, follow organisational policies and respond appropriately to data protection issues.
Where are the public courses held?
Public courses run at our venues in Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and London. Contact us for the next available dates.
Can the course be delivered remotely?
Yes. We run half-day live online sessions via Microsoft Teams for groups of up to 15 people, or a full-day tailored course at your premises for up to 10.
What do attendees receive?
Every attendee receives reference materials and a course completion certificate, and we provide free post-course telephone and email support.
Ready to make GDPR compliance second nature?
Speak with a training advisor to book a public course or arrange GDPR training for your staff – at your premises or live online via Microsoft Teams.
Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.