Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Level 2 Certificate

Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, it is more vital than ever that everyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance, as the penalties can be severe.

  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
  • Improve your knowledge of data protection and the importance of keeping data secure
  • Further your professional development with skills that are vital for anyone who handles data
  • Learn at a time that suits you, without the need to attend college

Site

Workplace/Other

Level

Level 2

Course Type

Adult

Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends
enquire apply 60788-01 01/08/26 31/07/27

What will I study?

  • Current data protection legislation, and how it is applied
  • Organisational procedures concerning data
  • Possible threats to ICT systems and data, and how to protect against them
  • Consequences of not protecting data, and the impact of possible breaches

How will I be assessed?

Learners will be assessed through a series of online assignments completed independently via our ESCG eLearning platform. Each unit contains written tasks designed to check your understanding of the course content and your ability to apply knowledge in practical or workplace-related scenarios.

All assessments are submitted online and marked by qualified tutors. You will receive constructive feedback to help you progress through the course and meet the learning outcomes.

We recommend studying 4–6 hours per week to maintain steady progress and complete assessments within the expected timeframe.

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE Level 2 Certificate

What can I do after completing this course?

This qualification will help learners progress to a work role where data protection and data security knowledge is required. 

Are there any extra costs?

All of our Level 2 online courses are fully funded, meaning there are no tuition or exam fees for learners who meet the eligibility criteria. Therefore, learners can complete their qualification without paying for course fees.

Eligibility Criteria (Adult Skills Funding)

All of our fully funded Level 2 online courses are delivered under the Adult Skills Funding rules. In order to study for one of our courses you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Age Requirement

Learners must be aged 19 or over on 31 August before the academic year begins.

Residency Requirement (Non-Devolved Areas)

Learners must live in a non-devolved area of the UK where Adult Skills Funding is managed nationally.

Right to Study Evidence

Learners must provide valid right-to-study evidence confirming they are legally permitted to study in the UK. This may include a passport, visa, residency permit, or other accepted documentation.

Additional Info

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in-depth overview.

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-level-2-certificate-in-understanding-data-protection-and-data-security-1174?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1546245532&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx_mip6eWlgMVV5ZQBh2UXhnQEAAYASAAEgJNkfD_BwE