GDPR Training
Upskill all staff with GDPR training: understand your legal responsibilities, protect personal data, and mitigate risks with our comprehensive course tailored for Irish businesses.
GDPR Training eLearning Course
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Overview
Ensure your staff are aware of the latest GDPR updates
The way we work has changed dramatically in recent years, resulting in a greater dependence on technology to enable effective communication between both in-office and remote employees.
We are seeing new advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence), creating both positive and negative issues for businesses. Combined, these changes increase the likelihood of data breaches, cyber security threats, and the possibility of confidential information being compromised.
Our GDPR Training for employees in Ireland aims to help staff members understand their responsibilities and obligations under the current GDPR data protection law in Ireland.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the most important topics among Irish businesses right now.
Our GDPR eLearning course is tailored specifically for Irish businesses by a team of data protection experts. It provides all your employees with comprehensive GDPR compliance training and you with transparency through an evidence trail for the Data Protection Commission (DPC) should a data breach occur.
What's Included?
What's included in our GDPR training?
Our GDPR online course is a unique and informative data protection course in the Republic of Ireland. It includes up-to-date training on various topics, including the importance of data security and legal compliance with the latest GDPR principles and rights.
Topics Covered within the GDPR Course Include:
- Why protecting data is important
- GDPR data protection law and regulatory requirements in Ireland
- How to protect data in the modern world
- How to protect against a cyber attack
Our GDPR Training course has recently been updated and features the latest data protection statistics from Ireland, along with a brand new ‘Meet the colleagues’ section and insights into the impact of artificial intelligence on workplace data protection.
The course has been enhanced with fresh videos, real life examples, practical workplace scenarios and content presented in a more engaging and dynamic format to enrich your learning experience.
Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Client Executive, Glen Bell - glen@legal-island.com
Importance of Training
Why is GDPR training important?
Our dependence on technology to enable effective communication between in-office and remote employees, alongside fast-developing advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence), has increased the likelihood of data breaches, cyber security threats, and the possibility of personal data and confidential information being compromised.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets out the key principles, rights, and obligations for personal data processing activities in Ireland. In essence, it is designed to bring controls on how organisations process personal data into line with 21st-century developments, like social media, e-commerce, mobile data, and the cloud.
If your organisation fails to comply with GDPR and data protection legislation, you could be facing fines of up to €20 million or 4% of your global turnover. Organisations processing personal data are obliged not only to comply with the law but also to demonstrate they have complied.
Careless processing of personal data by your organisation can also ruin your reputation, lower employee morale, and lower the market value of your company.
Data protection training is essential as employees must comply with the law and understand the risks to the organisation’s reputation, the fines you may face, and their own personal risk of disciplinary action or even dismissal if they are involved in a data breach.
According to IBM’s ‘Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024’, it takes organisations 292 days to detect and contain a data breach. They also found that approximately 40% of data breaches involved information spread across multiple environments or public cloud platforms.
You can make your systems and contracts GDPR compliant and bring your workforce up to date with GDPR staff training. Data protection compliance training reduces the likelihood of data breaches at work and significantly strengthens your defence when dealing with the DPC.
Raising staff awareness through this data protection eLearning course will help ensure compliance with the principles of GDPR and reduce the likelihood of data breaches and cyber attacks.
Who is it For
Who needs GDPR training in Ireland?
Data protection training in Ireland is essential for all staff members, whether they are in-office, hybrid or remote workers. GDPR awareness will make them aware of their data protection responsibilities and obligations under GDPR and data protection law. Thus, making them better equipped to protect your organisation against data breaches and cyber attacks.
Recent statistics on GDPR fines in Ireland
In 2024, the DPC issued GDPR fines totalling €1.55 billion, placing Ireland in the top of the EU league table for aggregate fines imposed that year, according to DLA Piper’s ‘GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey 2024.’
Course Duration
How long does this GDPR training take?
This GDPR Training course will take no longer than 45 minutes to complete including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.
Key Statistics
Why learn with Legal Island?
We take huge pride in the training we deliver across the island of Ireland. Our key statistics show:
97%
of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation
96%
of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use
96%
of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved
96%
of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations
750,000+
hours of training and course content delivered
600,000+
employees across the island of Ireland have now benefitted from our services
FAQs
Got a question about our GDPR training?
Chances are, at this stage, you have a few questions. If you can’t find the answer below, please contact us directly - we’re happy to help anytime.
Who should participate in GDPR training?
This all-staff training course is designed to raise awareness of data protection in the workplace so that all members of staff know why it is important, how to protect data in the modern world and how to protect against a cyber attack.
Training ensures that staff are aware of their responsibilities and obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations. This not only mitigates risks but also provides you with an evidence trail for the Data Protection Commission (DPC), should a data breach occur.
What is the duration of this GDPR course for employees in Ireland?
The course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.
When should GDPR training be provided to all staff?
The DPC advises that GDPR training should be provided to all staff at the start of their employment and revisited regularly through refresher courses.
Regular updates are crucial to ensure that employees stay informed about evolving regulations and best practices, helping to protect your organisation from data breaches and cyber attacks.
Can this course be customised?
Yes, our courses can be fully customised to meet your organisation’s specific needs. We offer an in-house bespoke service, with a local and dedicated account manager, that allows you to brand the course and tailor its content to align with your organisation’s requirements.
How much does this all-staff training cost?
This eLearning course is designed specifically for purchase for all staff, ensuring consistent training across your organisation. The standard rate is €40 per staff member. However, we may offer discounts based on the total number of employees you have. If your organisation is interested in more than one course, we are happy to discuss a package deal.
For tailored training solutions, including the option to integrate your in-house documents, please contact Glen Bell at glen@legal-island.com. Glen will be happy to discuss your specific needs and provide a personalised quote.
Is this training content tailored specifically to legislation and guidance in Ireland?
Yes, this course is specifically tailored to Irish legislation and guidance, which is a top priority for our customers. We also offer versions of this course designed for employees based in Northern Ireland and the UK, ensuring compliance with their respective legal frameworks. All our eLearning courses are crafted to meet the unique requirements of the jurisdiction they serve.
How is the training delivered?
This interactive eLearning training course is delivered entirely online, providing flexibility and convenience. There is no need to come together in groups - Employees can complete the course independently and at their own pace, and it is accessible across multiple devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Is this course instructor-led or self-paced?
This is a self-paced eLearning course, allowing your staff to progress through the material at their own convenience. This flexibility makes it easy to fit the training into their busy schedules.
How can I purchase an eLearning course for my staff and get them set up?
To purchase an eLearning course, please contact Glen Bell - glen@legal-island.com for information on prices and discounted options based on the number of staff you have. We’ll be happy to discuss your organisation's training needs further.
Once you’ve made the purchase, access can be arranged within 1 hour (depending on your training needs), and remain open for a 12-month period. We will work closely with you to meet your deadlines.
We do not require any staff details upfront. We’ll provide all the necessary information for distribution to your workforce, ensuring a smooth transition into the course. Additionally, we provide full technical support and are available to assist with any accessibility issues your staff might encounter.
I have a workforce across different areas of the UK and Ireland, can you provide training for all of them?
Yes, we can provide courses for staff in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and even globally.
Are certificates provided at the end of the course?
Yes. An end-of-course assessment is included to ensure your staff understand key components of the training. Once your staff have completed the course and achieved the minimum pass score in the assessment, each member of your team will automatically receive their own personalised certificate.
Can I monitor staff activity and completion rates?
Yes. We can provide you with ‘Account Manager’ rights, which will enable you to view all staff information, completion rates and completion dates. You can also download this information to keep on file as part of your audit reporting.
If you are looking for a more comprehensive reporting tool, find out how you can streamline your company-wide training, with our learning management system, AppLI LMS by visiting https://legal-island.ie/elearning/appli-lms
What are the benefits of Legal Island’s eLearning training for your organisation?
Reduce Risk by:
• Ensuring your company data is protected to the highest standard and fully ISO27001 compliant
• Receiving jurisdiction-specific training in key areas, ensuring your staff understand their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the law
• Including a comprehensive reporting dashboard delivering an audit trail to strengthen your defence in any industrial dispute, therefore protecting your company’s reputation in the marketplace and in the eyes of key stakeholders and customers
Improve Efficiencies by:
• Allowing instant access to staff completion reports, stored in one place – Resulting in a reduction in the amount of time spent on your compliance record keeping
• Being accessible 24/7 – whether you have staff working in the office or remotely, the platform can be accessed from a mobile device, laptop, tablet or desktop. This means that staff can tailor training completion around their work schedule
• Enabling employees to self-enrol, removing the admin burden from HR
Reduce Costs by:
• Enabling you to train all staff in multiple locations, simultaneously, without the financial impact of travelling or coming together in groups, saving you money on your training budget
• Mitigating against profit-zapping fines by providing your organisation with the most robust level of protection in key compliance area
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