Data Protection in Health and Social Care
(GDPR, Confidentiality & Information Governance Awareness)
Health and social care services deal with highly sensitive personal information every day. This Data Protection course equips staff with the knowledge and responsibilities needed to handle data safely, ethically, and in line with the law.
Aligned with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, and CQC Fundamental Standards, this course ensures your care team meets compliance requirements and protects the rights of those receiving care.
What You Will Learn:
By completing this course, learners will understand:
- The key principles of GDPR and the Data Protection Act
- What is considered personal, sensitive, and special category data
- The rights of individuals (service users and staff)
- Lawful bases for processing data in care settings
- Consent, confidentiality, and capacity considerations
- How to store, share, and dispose of data securely
- What to do in case of a data breach or information loss
- The responsibilities of care staff in protecting personal data
- Understanding Subject Access Requests (SARs)
- Maintaining a culture of trust, privacy, and information integrity
Why Choose This Course?
- Complies with UK GDPR and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards
- Clear guidance on everyday responsibilities in care environments
- CPD-certified with a certificate valid for 2 years
- Real-life scenarios and examples relevant to the care sector
- Suitable for in-person or e-learning delivery
- Helps prevent data breaches and uphold public trust
This course empowers staff to protect confidential information and promote data integrity in their daily work.
Ideal For:
- Care and support workers in all settings
- Managers and team leaders responsible for data handling
- Administrators, receptionists, and office support
- Personal assistants and domiciliary care staff
- Anyone who accesses, records, or shares personal or health information
Faq
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
Once you enroll in a course, you will have unlimited access to the course materials for as long as the course is available on our platform.
