Course description
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of our daily work across all sectors and industries. From chatbots and automated scheduling to data analysis and decision support systems, AI tools promise greater efficiency and new capabilities. However, using these powerful tools responsibly requires understanding the legal and ethical framework that governs data protection, recognising the risks AI can introduce, and knowing your personal responsibilities. This brand-new course equips you with essential knowledge about UK data protection regulations, ethical principles for AI use, and practical guidance for protecting personal information. Whether you're considering using a new AI tool or working with systems already in place, you'll gain the confidence to use AI safely, compliantly, and ethically.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
explain how UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 apply to AI use in any organisation when processing personal data
identify the ethical principles that should guide responsible AI decision-making
assess whether an AI tool is appropriate and compliant for your intended use
recognise high-risk AI processing that requires a Data Protection Impact Assessment
apply best practices for protecting personal data when working with AI systems.