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Why is GDPR - Keeping Data Safe so important

You may not feel GDPR is the most exciting topic, but we all have a responsibility to keep people in our MS community and their personal data safe.    

It’s vital you complete our eLearning because:    

  • It will support you to look after data safely - not just for the MS Society, but wherever you are, and whoever’s personal information you’re entrusted with.  

  • Memories fade, and laws and organisational processes and policies change. Our eLearning provides a timely refresher on the principles of data protection.  

  • Personal data relates to real people. Failing to protect their data can have real consequences for the very individuals that we’re here to support.  

  • The MS Society is legally required to ensure that all individuals who use or record people’s data on its behalf receive regular training. If volunteers don’t understand how to keep data safe, we can’t give access to systems which hold personal information.  

  • It will support you to overcome fear of data breaches. The eLearning covers how to recognise a data breach and get help. The worst thing to do is ignore a breach.  

  • Criminals trying to steal data for personal gain are becoming more sophisticated. The eLearning will support you to stay vigilant.