Data Protection Basic

In your day-to-day work, you encounter personal data every day—in emails, spreadsheets, tools, or conversations. This course teaches you the basics of data protection in the workplace: You’ll understand why data protection is important, what it actually entails, and how to properly classify personal and particularly sensitive data.

You’ll learn when you’re allowed to process data, what consent means, and how to clearly define access rights. You’ll also receive practical guidelines on key data protection principles and how to apply them in your daily work—so you can use data correctly, sparingly, and for specific purposes.

There’s a special focus on the use of AI applications: You’ll learn what to look out for and what data you can entrust to AI. You’ll also get an overview of the legal framework, the rights of data subjects, how to properly handle a data breach, and the potential consequences of violations. The course is rounded out with practical tips for your work—including when interacting with third parties and working from home.

Target audience

• Employees
• Managers

Learning objectives

• Understand the importance of data protection.
• Recognise which data is particularly sensitive.
• Apply data protection rules correctly in everyday life.
• Respond confidently to enquiries and incidents.
• Support data protection measures within the company.

Requirements

You have the Payroll/Finance/HR Ultimate subscription.