GDPR Awareness Training

Why do I need to train my staff on the GDPR?

All organisations who handle or process personal data must ensure that their staff undergo regular GDPR awareness training. Organisations must also have “appropriate technical and organisational measures”, often called “TOMs”, in place. Providing your staff with training and awareness around the GDPR is an important part of demonstrating that you have TOMs in place, and also that you are doing your utmost to comply with the GDPR.

Article 39, GDPR also states that the Data Protection Officer has the task of “awareness raising and training of staff”. This should be done on a regular basis and we recommend that this occurs at least once annually to demonstrate compliance with this requirement. In addition to annual training you should also consider running “lunch and learn sessions” on various privacy topics throughout the year.

What are the benefits of having GDPR training?

Having staff trained well in the GDPR has measurable benefits for organisations:

• staff carry out their tasks with greater levels of care as their awareness has been raised

• the level of risk within the organisation is reduced, as staff are more aware of potential pitfalls related to data breaches

• in the event of a potential data breach and fine, the regulator would take organisational training into account and reduce any fine amount accordingly

• your customers place greater trust in your organisation as they know that data privacy is taken seriously

• embed and maintain a culture of “data privacy first” in your organisation.

What is covered in our training?

Depending on your requirements we are able to offer a range of training options, including:

• face-to-face training

• online learning modules tailored to your requirements

• C-suite and executive level training

• focused, role-based training for specialist staff, e.g., marketing, software development, call centres.

Speak to us today to find out more.