Compliance with Data Protection & GDPR in Ireland – Level 5 (IRL) Unit Certificate
Why GDPR knowledge matters
Data protection is no longer just a concern for legal and compliance specialists. Almost every organisation in Ireland handles personal data, from customer and employee information to email addresses, health records and financial details.
Understanding how personal data must be collected, stored, used and protected is therefore an increasingly valuable skill in today’s digital workplace. GDPR compliance is an essential responsibility for organisations, and having a good understanding of data protection can help you contribute to better compliance and data-handling practices.
Our Level 5 (IRL) Unit Certificate in Compliance with Data Protection and GDPR in Ireland provides an accessible introduction to the key principles, practical considerations and compliance requirements surrounding data protection in Ireland.
An ideal starting point – even if you’re a complete beginner
You don’t need previous experience in data protection, law or compliance. This easy-to-follow, online self-paced course is designed to give beginners a practical foundation and help you understand how GDPR applies in real-world situations.
You’ll explore everything from GDPR principles and individual rights to governance, technology risks, cloud storage and international data transfers.
What you will learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify the key principles and rights under the GDPR and Irish data protection law.
- Apply data protection best practices to everyday scenarios.
- Understand how to develop a basic data compliance and governance programme.
- Assess risks associated with technology used to manage personal data.
- Understand the regulatory and practical considerations surrounding cloud storage and transfers outside the EEA.
- Explain the role of compliance professionals in maintaining effective data protection standards.
Course structure
Module 1: Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR in Ireland
Module 2: Key Principles and Rights under GDPR
Module 3: Legal Bases for Processing and Consent
Module 4: Best Practices in Data Protection
Module 5: Designing a Compliance and Governance Programme
Module 6: Risk Management and Technology
Module 7: Cloud Storage and International Transfers
Module 8: Role of Compliance Professionals and Future Trends
Study online, at your own pace
The course is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to study when it suits you.
It is specifically designed for complete beginners, with easy-to-follow course content and no requirement for previous GDPR or data protection experience.
Please note: this is a self-paced course and is not tutor-delivered.
Simple assessment – no additional coursework
At the end of each module, you’ll complete a short multiple-choice quiz consisting of 3–4 questions.
If you don’t get an answer right, you can simply retake the quiz.
Once you successfully complete the course and module quizzes, you are eligible for the:
Level 5 (IRL) Unit Certificate in Compliance with Data Protection and GDPR in Ireland
The certificate is accredited and awarded by the Awarding Body for Sustainable Development (ABSD Awards).
Importantly, no additional coursework is required beyond completing the module quizzes.
About Barony and ABSD Awards
Barony, founded in 1993, provides training courses and qualifications in Ireland, the UK and internationally.
ABSD Awards (Awarding Body for Sustainable Development) is an accreditation and awarding body based in London offering qualifications internationally across a range of subjects from Level 4 (IRL) to Level 9 (IRL), with progression opportunities to Master’s degrees with universities.
Take the next step – book your course.
Whether you’re completely new to GDPR or looking to strengthen your understanding of data protection, this course provides a straightforward way to develop your knowledge and gain a recognised Level 5 (IRL) unit certificate.
You can securely pay for the course using your card or PayPal and we will then give you access to the course materials from our Online Support System.
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