NCFE
    Level 2
    QN: 603/3639/0
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    NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 110 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Syllabus Units
    4 Units
    Guided Hours
    110 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Understand current data protection legislation

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the General Data Protection Regulation
    • Understand the purpose of the Data Protection Act
    • Understand the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act
    2

    Understand organisational procedures concerning data

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand organisational procedures concerning data
    • Understand procedures to maintain data confidentiality and security
    3

    Understand the consequences of not protecting data

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the potential consequences of not protecting data
    • Understand the impact of data breaches on individuals
    4

    Understand threats to ICT systems and data

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the common types of threat to ICT systems and data
    • Know how to protect ICT systems
    • Understand how to protect their own personal data and devices

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/3639/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NCFE
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Nov 2018