Why is data protection training necessary?
Data protection does not begin in the text of the law, but in the mind. Only when employees know how to act correctly can data and companies be protected.
Our basic data protection training course covers the most important content from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). It raises awareness of data protection, explains dos and don'ts, and shows practical examples of application in everyday business life.
Our data protection training is suitable as mandatory training to comply with legal requirements for employee awareness. If a company does not comply with the GDPR, this can lead to fines, claims for damages or warnings.
Contents of data protection staff training
Subject overview
Module 1: Legal principles and terms in data protection
This module provides basic explanations and terms relating to data protection, introduces relevant legal principles and defines the principles of data processing.Module 2: Principles and lawfulness of data processing
Here, the central principles of data processing – such as purpose limitation and data minimisation – are presented and explained, along with how they contribute to data protection compliance.Module 3: Data subject rights
This module provides an overview of existing data subject rights, such as the right to information, and highlights the obligations that companies have when implementing these rights.Module 4: Data protection in the workplace (office/home office)
This section describes measures to ensure data protection in the workplace, both in the office and in the home office, such as workplace design and the use of devices.Module 5: Employee data
This module explains what employee data is typically available, such as date of birth, and when special care is required, for example with birthday lists or photos.Module 6: Data breaches
This module defines data breaches and outlines the resulting consequences, including reporting obligations and information obligations towards affected individuals.
All modules consist of approximately 5-minute learning videos and include interactive exercises and quizzes. After passing the final exam, participants receive a certificate of attendance.
demonstration video
Advantages of e-learning over live training
- Affordable
- Flexible working hours for employees thanks to the option to take breaks
- High learning success through interaction and final test
- Expensive, partly due to extra travel costs
- Catch-up appointments usually necessary when employees have been absent
- Shorter attention span during frontal teaching
How our course is rated
89% of participants rate the quality of the course content as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’.
92% of participants find the course content ‘very understandable’ or ‘easy to understand’.
As of: 03/09/2025
How e-learning works
with WhiteRaven
Customised Quote
After submitting your enquiry, you will receive a customised quote for your company. This quote will be tailored to your company's needs as closely as possible – if something does not suit your requirements, please contact us!
Onboarding
Once the contract has been signed, the onboarding process begins. You provide us with a list of all employees who are to receive data protection training. We enter this information into our WhiteRaven tool, and the employees are then notified that their e-learning course is available.
Implementation of GDPR training
Your company's employees can now complete their training independently and flexibly – when it suits their schedule and at their own pace. After successfully passing the final test, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance!
Final check
WhiteRaven has a so-called trainer role. This allows HR managers or data protection officers to see at a glance who has already completed the training and who may need a quick reminder.
Target audience
The training is aimed at company employees and can be booked for individuals or entire workforces. It supports employees who work with personal data in their day-to-day work, for example in sales, HR or IT.
No prior knowledge is required. The training efficiently raises employee awareness of data protection issues.
Your contact persons
for questions and individual quote
Postler LL.M.Managing Director MKM Datenschutz GmbH
Hofmann CarvalhoManaging Director MKM Compliance GmbH
This is what White Raven looks like
Module overview
On the left, users can see at a glance which module they are in and what content it covers. This makes it easy to jump back, for example, to repeat a unit.
Explanatory videos
Each module contains a video explaining the module's content. This content is also provided in text form.
This gives participants the freedom to choose the learning method that works best for them.
Interactive exercises
Each module contains one or two interactive exercises: multiple choice, single choice, drag & drop, cloze tests and much more.
This consolidates knowledge at an early stage and allows participants to identify for themselves when they need to repeat or consolidate their learning.
Further e-learning courses
Take a look at our complete eLearning offering. It is also expanded regularly!