Introduction to Data Security

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Last Updated 09/2025
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What you'll learn

Distinguish personal data and data security
Keep your organisation's data secure
Keep your personal data secure

Amendment 42-24 Authorized for use 1 January 2025 / Mandatory 1 January 2026

Description

As we do more online, more personal information becomes available to hackers, and the consequences can be as serious as identity theft.

What this course covers:

  • What personal data is and why it matters
  • The fundamentals of data security
  • How organizations keep data secure
  • Steps individuals can take to protect themselves

The course finishes with knowledge-check questions to help you reflect on what you have learned about keeping data safe.

System Requirements

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Introduction to Data Security

Introduction to Data Security
Introduction to Data Security
As we do more things on the internet, more of our personal information is becoming available to potential hackers. This can lead to serious consequences, such as identity theft.

As a result, it’s necessary to take steps to keep data secure. These measures can be put in place by both organisations and individuals. 

In this course, we'll learn about personal data and data security. Then, we'll look at how both organisations and individuals can do their part to keep data secure.

The course finishes with some knowledge-check questions, to help you reflect on what you've learned.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for employees and supervisors who need to complete Introduction to Data Security training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.