Handling Data Protection Complaints: The New Legal Duty

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About Course

Since 19 June 2026, every organisation that handles personal data must have a process for dealing with data protection complaints. This course explains the new duty in section 164A of the Data Protection Act 2018, what the ICO expects, and how to set up a simple, compliant complaints process.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general guidance based on ICO guidance and is not legal advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain the legal duty to handle data protection complaints
  • Acknowledge complaints within 30 days and respond without undue delay
  • Set up a simple process and record outcomes
  • Recognise a complaint and route it correctly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • The new duty
  • Recognising and handling a complaint
  • Getting it right in practice

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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