Virtual Training

We must ensure staff receive training on data protection matters to meet the accountability principle.

Our GDPR Basics module is free for our Data Protection Officer (DPO) Service customers. Please log into the secure area using your password to either download the recording or to access the available training sessions and book.

We also offer CPD accredited virtual training for all organisations. The sessions are either presented or pre-recorded. Please see the available courses below.

Virtual Presented Modules

IGS offer a range of quality training courses to meet your data protection needs. Our qualified staff deliver modules and answer questions at the end of the training. Tricky questions welcome! IGS hold CPD certification. Each completed module awards CPD points to the attendees.

GDPR Basics for Schools (45 minutes)

Raises awareness of data protection requirements in the school setting. Suitable for all school staff. There is a Q&A session at the end of the presentation and a hosted Slido quiz to complete the training

£300 Per session and 1 CPD point awarded upon completion

Please note: if you currently subscribe to the IGS Data Protection Officer service, a recording of this training is already provided free of charge as part of your subscription.

Managing Personal Data Breaches (One hour)

How to recognise and manage breaches in line with the legal requirements. There is a Q&A session at the end of the presentation and a hosted Slido quiz to complete the training

£300 Per session and 1 CPD point awarded upon completion

GDPR in Practice for School Data Protection Leads (Three hours)

A more detailed session on compiling and maintaining documentary evidence of compliance. There is a Q&A session at the end of the presentation and a hosted Slido quiz to complete the training

£450 Per session and 3 CPD points awarded upon completion

Handling Statutory Requests (FOI/SAR/EIR) (One hour 30 minutes)

A guide to handling statutory requests and the law behind them. There is a Q&A session at the end of the presentation and a hosted Slido quiz to complete the training

£450 Per session and 2 CPD points awarded upon completion

Data Protection Officer Training (4 Hours)

A detailed guide to the role and responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer. There is a Q&A session at the end of the presentation and a hosted Slido quiz to complete the training

£500 Per session and 4 CPD points awarded upon completion

Pre-recorded Bite Sized Modules

IGS also offer a wide range of training videos to meet your data protection needs. They focus on specific data protection topics. You will own the recording and can use it to train your staff as and when required. Each completion of the training earns the participant 1 CPD point. Each recording is £30 - £50.

What does the GDPR mean for Teachers?

GDPR Basics for Early Years settings

Explaining Data Protection Roles & Responsibilities

Technology and Data Protection 

Completing a Data Protection Impact Assessment

Completing Records of Processing Activities

Managing Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations requests

Managing Data  Subject Access Requests

Working Remotely

GDPR for Governors and Trustees

Bespoke Presented Training

IGS also offer bespoke training, tailored to your organisations needs. The session will include an interactive quiz. As always, participants will have opportunities to ask questions and receive answers.

If you have any questions, would like to purchase any of our products or discuss Bespoke Presented Training please contact our friendly team on 03330 322970 or igs@essex.gov.uk and they will be happy to help you.