Protecting Our Data: Security and Privacy

Protecting Our Data: Security and Privacy

This course, Protecting Our Data: Security and Privacy, is designed to help you understand the critical importance of safeguarding information. You will learn to identify Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and various data types, including environmental data, alongside core data protection principles. The session covers essential security best practices, such as password management and recognising phishing attempts, to ensure confidentiality. You will gain practical skills in secure data handling and storage, including encryption, and understand how to report security incidents and data breaches effectively, aligning with agency policy. A quiz will test your knowledge at the end.