Information Governance and Data Security - Level 2 | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited

Course Duration	90 minutes
CPD Hours	2 hours
Accreditation	CPD Certification Service
Certification	CPD Certificate
Certificate Validity	1 year

Who is the course for?

This information governance and data security online course level 2 is suitable for senior health and social care professionals, particularly individuals in roles with leadership, compliance, or supervisory responsibilities, such as:

Nurses, managers, or team leads in health and social care settings
Senior administrators or compliance officers
Frontline managers responsible for overseeing the implementation of information governance policies.

Course content

This online level 2 information governance and data security course covers the following:

Fundamental principles of information governance (IG).
UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, NHS Digital, and CQC compliance requirements.
Secure information-sharing practices.
Effective cybersecurity measures.
Accurate record-keeping and data retention policies.
Incident management and breach response strategies.
Roles and responsibilities of senior health and social care professionals in maintaining IG standards.
Confidentiality and ethical data handling practices.
Application of Caldicott Principles and their relevance to IG.
Conducting internal audits and compliance monitoring specifically.
A brief assessment comprising questions selected from a question bank to evaluate the understanding of all covered topics.

Course aims

The aims of this level 2 information governance and data security online training course are to:

Equip senior health and social care professionals with comprehensive knowledge of information governance (IG) principles and data security.
Promote compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, NHS Digital, CQC requirements, and relevant regulations.
Foster a culture of accountability and best practices in managing confidential, sensitive, and personal data.

Learning objectives

This information governance and data security level 2 e-learning course will:

Define key information governance and data security terms, including personal, sensitive, and confidential data.
Explain the core principles and frameworks underpinning information governance and data security.
Provide practical guidance on applying IG policies within health and social care settings.
Train senior staff on methods to ensure staff compliance, data security, and effective incident response.
Outline strategies for secure information sharing, record-keeping, and cybersecurity.
Clarify the roles and responsibilities of senior professionals in maintaining IG standards.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing this online information governance and data security training course, learners will be equipped to:

Understand information governance (IG) principles and the importance of data security in health and social care.
Recognise personal, sensitive, and confidential data and their significance.
Apply core data security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA).
Identify threats (e.g. phishing, unsafe social media use, malware) and how to avoid them.
Ensure secure handling of physical and digital information.
Recognise and report data breaches appropriately.
Comply with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Caldicott Principles.
Understand FOI responsibilities and legal timeframes.
Support IG audits, apply local policies, and promote continuous compliance.

Course Assessment

Achieve a minimum score of 80% at the end of the course assessment.
If unsuccessful, you can retake the assessment until you pass.
Upon passing, you will receive an instant CPD-accredited certificate for compliance records.

Course Certification

Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful course completion.
Certificates are available for immediate download upon passing the final assessment.
Accepted by NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, and regulatory bodies, meeting compliance requirements.
Employers and organisations can verify certification authenticity through our team.

Course Accreditation

Accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring high-quality training.
Meets the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) standards.
Fulfils requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Health Trust Europe (HTE), Crown Commercial Services (CCS) and NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership (CPP).

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