2026 Information Security and Data Protection course
The mandatory 2026 Information Security and Data Protection course is now available. All Glasgow Life colleagues must complete this training by Monday 30 November 2026. Please note that everyone must complete this new 2026 course, even if they have recently completed the 2025 version. If you have already completed the 2026 edition, you do not need to take it again.
You can access the course on GOLD by following this link: 2026 Information and Data Protection course
Why information security matters
Information security is a critical part of our daily work. Everyone plays a part in keeping our systems, colleagues, and customer details safe.
This short course takes 45 to 60 minutes to complete and helps you:
- Spot and prevent cybercrime, fraud, and data breaches
- Handle emails and attachments safely
- Keep your work devices secure
- Use AI tools responsibly
- Protect information both in the office and when working from home
How to complete the course
You can access the course on GOLD. You can log in to GOLD on any device (work or personal) using your SAP number and password. If you are accessing GOLD for the first time, your default password is your surname. You will be prompted to change it after logging in.
The course includes optional links to Glasgow City Council intranet pages. To view these, select the option to 'Log in with Azure Entra OIDC - GL'. You do not need to click these extra links to complete your training.
Offline paper option
If you cannot access GOLD, please speak to your line manager. They will provide a paper copy of the course and log your completion.