COURSE DESCRIPTION

The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security allow learners to demonstrate understanding of data protection and data security. It will help learners progress to a work role where data protection and data security knowledge is required. The qualification will cover a wide range of topics relating to data including data legislation, the steps and organisation may take to help protect data, how to protect your own data, how to protect ICT systems from common threats and the consequences of not protecting data and systems.

CERTIFICATION

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security, learners are required to successfully complete all four mandatory units. Once the units have been achieved, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, the awarding body.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Unit 01: Understand current data protection legislation
• Unit 02: Understand organisational procedures and concerning data
• Unit 03: Understand threats to ICT systems and data
• Unit 04: Understand the consequences of not protecting data