Who should enrol in Professional Certificate in Data Breach Response in Educational Settings?
Who is this course for?
This Professional Certificate in Data Breach Response in Educational Settings is designed for professionals working in the education sector in the UK who are responsible for handling data breaches. This includes but is not limited to:
- Data Protection Officers
- IT Managers
- School Administrators
- Teachers
- University Staff
According to recent industry statistics in the UK, data breaches in educational settings have been on the rise. In 2020, there were over 100 reported data breaches in the education sector, resulting in millions of personal records being compromised. With the increasing reliance on technology in schools and universities, the risk of data breaches is only expected to grow.
Year |
Number of Data Breaches |
Personal Records Compromised |
2018 |
75 |
1.5 million |
2019 |
90 |
2 million |
2020 |
105 |
3 million |
By enrolling in this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively respond to data breaches in educational settings, protect sensitive information, and mitigate the impact of breaches on students, staff, and the institution as a whole.