Our data protection training suite provides comprehensive, practical training on UK GDPR, Subject Access Requests, data breach response and management responsibilities, enabling law firms to protect client data, strengthen compliance and respond with confidence.
Anytime, flexible learning for
indviduals and organisations
E-learning pdf
Who is it for?
Perfect for anyone working in a law firm.
Course content
E-learning overview
Protecting personal data is fundamental to maintaining client trust, meeting regulatory obligations and safeguarding your firm’s reputation. This comprehensive three-module e-learning suite equips legal professionals with the knowledge and confidence to handle personal data responsibly, respond effectively to data breaches and understand the responsibilities placed on managers when incidents occur.
Developed with data protection consultant, Jemma Handley, each module includes realistic scenarios, interactive learning and practical examples that help learners apply their knowledge in everyday practice.
Content
Data Protection for Law Firms:
Build a practical understanding of UK GDPR and the principles that underpin effective data protection in legal practice. Learners explore how to handle personal data lawfully, uphold data subject rights and apply best practice when working with client, third-party and Special Category data
Key topics include:
- Personal data and the data protection principles
- Data subject rights
- Subject Access Requests
- Recognising and responding to data breaches
Duration
20 minutesÂ
We also have two 15 minute Data Breaches courses for staff and Managers.
Data Breaches for All Staff:
Help staff recognise, respond to and report data breaches quickly and confidently. Using realistic legal-sector scenarios, this course explains the immediate actions to take, how incidents are assessed and why prompt reporting is essential to reducing risk and protecting clients.
Key topics include:
- Identifying common data breaches in legal practice
- Immediate response and containment
- Assessing severity and impact
- Internal reporting and escalation
- ICO reporting requirements
- Preventing future breaches
Data Breaches for managers:
When a data breach occurs, effective leadership is essential. Designed for partners, managers and senior staff, this module equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to coordinate the firm’s response. Learners explore risk assessment, decision-making and regulatory reporting obligations, developing the practical skills needed to minimise harm, meet legal requirements and strengthen organisational resilience.
Key topics include:
- Leading and coordinating breach response
- Internal reporting and escalation procedures
- Risk assessment and reporting thresholds
- ICO reporting and data subject notification
- Preventing future incidents through effective leadership
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