Special category data: is your small business processing it?
July 20, 2020
Launching CPD accredited GDPR training for small business
August 27, 2020
Launching CPD accredited GDPR training for bookkeepers
We are very pleased to launch data protection and GDPR training for bookkeepers accredited for CPD by our partner, the International Association of Bookkeepers.
The online training course ‘data protection & GDPR for bookkeepers’ is offered on Astrid’s learning platform. Available to any bookkeeper, the course has been developed in collaboration with the International Association for Bookkeepers and counts for one hour of CPD for members.
The online training course ‘data protection & GDPR for bookkeepers’ is offered on Astrid’s learning platform. Available to any bookkeeper, the course has been developed in collaboration with the International Association for Bookkeepers and counts for one hour of CPD for members.
Bookkeepers’ GDPR training content
The course is comprised of bite-sized videos, templates and tests covering both general data protection and bookkeeper specific content including:- An introduction to GDPR
- Your responsibilities when handling personal information
- The lifecycle of personal information
- Breaches of personal data
- Good practice when handling personal information
- Threats to security: hackers and phishing attacks
- Sharing personal information with others
- Subject information requests
- Data protection issues for bookkeepers
- Everything you need to have set up to comply with GDPR
Those that work through all the elements and complete the course are issued with a certificate which provides the evidence International Association of Bookkeepers needs to validate the CPD. IAB Members can access the course for the members’ price of £24.99 but with a standard price of only £39.99, the course is affordable for all bookkeepers. IAB members should visit the IAB website to obtain their discount code.
The majority of data problems arise from human error. In 2019, eight out of every ten data incidents reported to the ICO were caused by simple human error (rather than a computer hacker attack). The regulator dislikes problems that happen but could have been prevented with basic knowledge and simple training!
Experts in GDPR compliance for small businesses, we have made regular appearances at IAB seminars and events.
CPD with the International Association of Bookkeepers
With Covid-19 affecting physical attendance at training events, the IAB is keen to help members to complete their CPD requirements. The hour CPD provided by our data protection & GDPR course meets the IAB’s training requirements if members submit their course certificate with their CPD log sheet and evidence.Why is GDPR training important?
The ICO expects everyone who handles personal information to receive data protection training and have a basic understanding of their, and the organisation’s, responsibilities. The ICO also want to see that the organisation has a record of this.The majority of data problems arise from human error. In 2019, eight out of every ten data incidents reported to the ICO were caused by simple human error (rather than a computer hacker attack). The regulator dislikes problems that happen but could have been prevented with basic knowledge and simple training!
About Astrid
Astrid is a secure online platform that makes data protection compliance simple. Developed with small businesses in mind, we provide you all the tools and guidance you need to become and remain compliant with data protection legislation. Find out more about our services.Experts in GDPR compliance for small businesses, we have made regular appearances at IAB seminars and events.
