GDPR Framework for Business Owners
A complete GDPR compliance framework for sole traders and business owners, combining specialist training, an instant audit tool, and 15+ business-specific policy templates.
Duration
3+ Hours
Lessons
7
Certificate
On Completion
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Six practical outcomes from this framework
Understand the UK GDPR obligations that apply to your business and the personal data you process
Implement a complete data protection framework with business-specific policies covering all mandatory requirements
Complete a structured audit of your current compliance position and receive a tailored remediation plan
Know how to respond to data subject rights requests, data breaches, and ICO enquiries correctly
Protect your business against ICO fines, reputational damage, and the risk of enforcement action
Demonstrate compliance to banks, insurers, public sector clients, and procurement bodies that require evidence of data protection standards
About this framework
Non-compliance with UK GDPR carries real consequences for businesses: ICO fines, reputational damage, and in serious cases, criminal prosecution. Banks, insurers, and public sector bodies increasingly require evidence of data protection standards before awarding contracts or panel appointments.
This framework is built for sole traders and business owners who need a practical, evidence-based compliance position without taking weeks to build one. It combines specialist eLearning, an instant audit tool, business-specific policy templates, and direct access to in-house barristers — everything needed to meet the standard and demonstrate it.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything in the framework
Business-specific GDPR Certification
A training module and assessed exam built for business owners and sole traders, covering the data protection obligations relevant to running a business.
15+ business-specific policy templates
A full suite of data protection document templates tailored to business use, covering every mandatory policy requirement under UK GDPR.
Instant auditing tool
A structured compliance audit tool that assesses your current data protection position quickly, identifying gaps that need to be addressed.
Customised audit report and action plan
A personalised report setting out your compliance position and a bespoke action plan for addressing any gaps identified in the audit.
Emergency barrister helpline
Direct access to Briefed’s in-house barristers when a data breach or incident occurs — expert guidance available at short notice when it matters most.
Ongoing support from in-house barristers
Regular access to Briefed’s in-house barrister team for advice on live data protection questions as they arise in the course of running your business.
Key topics
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UK GDPR obligations for businesses and sole traders
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2
Lawful bases for processing and data subject rights
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3
Data security, breach recognition, and incident response
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4
Compliance auditing and documentation
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5
GDPR compliance for tenders, panels, and public sector contracts
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6
Protecting business reputation and managing regulatory risk
What learners say
“Orlagh and the team at Briefed have provided Lunn’s with great service. They have provided us with the tools we need to deal with GDPR across our business.”
Frequently asked questions
Yes. UK GDPR applies to any individual or organisation that processes the personal data of others, with no exemption for size. A sole trader who holds customer, supplier, or employee data is a data controller and must comply with the same obligations as a large company — including maintaining a lawful basis for processing, responding to data subject rights requests, and reporting qualifying breaches to the ICO.
The ICO can issue fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of global annual turnover for the most serious breaches. Beyond financial penalties, a publicised enforcement action can cause lasting reputational damage and loss of client or partner relationships. In the most serious cases, criminal prosecution is also possible. For businesses that work with public sector bodies or financial institutions, inadequate compliance can also disqualify them from tenders and panel appointments.
A data subject access request (DSAR) is a request from an individual for access to the personal data you hold about them. Under UK GDPR, organisations must respond within one calendar month. Failing to respond correctly — or at all — can result in a complaint to the ICO and potential enforcement action. The framework covers how to identify, handle, and document DSARs correctly.
Public sector bodies, banks, insurers, and large corporate clients increasingly require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with data protection law as a condition of doing business. Completing this framework gives you a certification, documented audit evidence, and a suite of compliant policies — all of which can be provided in response to procurement questionnaires or due diligence requests.
Yes. The framework is available on-demand and can be completed at your own pace over 12 months. All modules, tools, and templates are accessible from the moment you enrol, so you can work through them in the order and at the speed that suits you.