CPD-accredited course

GDPR in Care

Keep the personal information of the people you support safe, share it only when and how you should, respect their rights, and know what to do if something goes wrong.

About 45 minutes
6 modules, 20 lessons
Any device

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What you'll learn

Explain UK GDPR, its seven principles and why it matters in care
Recognise personal and sensitive data, and which needs extra protection
Keep information confidential and share it safely, including to protect someone from harm
Recognise people's rights over their data and pass on requests straight away
Store, share, record and dispose of information securely
Spot a data breach or near miss and report it immediately

Who this course is for

Everyone who handles information about the people they support, on paper, on devices or out in the community.

Carers and support workers in any care setting
Office, admin and management staff
New starters as part of their induction

Course outline

6 modules and 20 lessons, taken in order.

Module 1GDPR Introduction4 lessons

Learning Objectives
What is GDPR?
Why is GDPR Important for Carers?
Lawful Reasons for Using Information

Module 2Types of Personal Data3 lessons

Personal Data vs Sensitive Data
Personal Data
Sensitive Data
Module quiz

Module 3Confidentiality and Sharing Information3 lessons

Confidentiality and the Caldicott Principles
Sharing Information Safely
The Rights of the People You Support
Module quiz

Module 4Data Security Measures for Carers5 lessons

Protecting Service User Data
Cybersecurity Awareness
Physical Security
Data in Everyday Care
Good Record Keeping

Module 5Breaches and Reporting Procedures3 lessons

What Constitutes a Data Breach?
Reporting a Data Breach
Consequences of Non-Compliance

Module 6Practical Scenarios & Summary2 lessons

Practical Scenarios
Summary of Key Learning Points

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