Personal Data Breaches: Spotting & Reporting

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About Course

Learn what counts as a personal data breach under the UK GDPR, how to spot one, and what has to happen next. The course covers the 72-hour rule for reporting to the ICO, when people must be told, and why every breach must be recorded.

This course gives general information about UK law and official guidance as at October 2026. It is not legal advice. Laws and guidance change, so check the current official sources listed, or take professional advice, before acting in a specific case.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the different kinds of personal data breach, not just hacking Know what to do in the first hour after spotting a possible breach Understand when a breach must be reported to the ICO and when individuals must be told Avoid common mistakes such as waiting for full details before reporting

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What is a personal data breach?
  • The first steps when something goes wrong
  • Reporting to the ICO and telling individuals

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

Final Assessment

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