T together expert voices from across the learning and development( L & D) sector to explore how rapid AI adoption, evolving compliance requirements and growing data sensitivity are impacting the sector – and what learning professionals must do to stay ahead.
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L & D leaders say cybersecurity fears will reshape learning design
data misuse and cyberattacks are very real, decision-makers must ask tough questions about data access, storage and protection. Trust can be fragile – just look at the recent breach at the Legal Aid Agency. That’ s why closed-circuit AI offerings that safeguard organisational data are essential.”
With regulated sectors such as financial services under increased scrutiny, the report emphasises that governance is no longer a‘ nice to have’ – it’ s a frontline defence.
After a series of cyberattacks have hit companies in 2025 and AI becomes more and more embedded in workplace learning, a new report from Access Learning, part of The Access Group, warns that data security, ethics and compliance training will reshape how learning is designed in 2025 and beyond.
he Future of L & D report brings
T together expert voices from across the learning and development( L & D) sector to explore how rapid AI adoption, evolving compliance requirements and growing data sensitivity are impacting the sector – and what learning professionals must do to stay ahead.
The panel said that traditional cybersecurity training is no longer enough. With AI systems analysing behavioural and performance data at scale, expectations around transparency, consent and control are intensifying.
The launch follows research by The Access Group, which found that half of all workers now incorporate AI into their daily tasks, including learning and development. However, more than a third are doing so discreetly, possibly relying on unauthorised tools to automate tasks, and potentially compromising workplace cybersecurity.
“ Learning professionals have often seen data privacy as a compliance box to tick,” said Andy Lancaster, chief learning officer at Reimagine People Development.“ But we’ re now shifting toward embedding privacy and security as core design principles. This isn’ t just about‘ what we have to do’ – it’ s about how we responsibly create learning from the ground up.”
Elliot Gowans, general manager at The Access Group, said:“ At a time when fears around
Michelle Parry-Slater, L & D director at Kairos Modern Learning, warned that ignoring governance will backfire:“ Just as companies once blocked YouTube – only to see staff turn to their phones – AI will go underground if leaders don’ t tackle it head-on. Those who govern it sensibly will be far better placed to protect data privacy.”
Access LMS Evo is built with a three-tier AI security model, ensuring that no customer data is shared externally or used in OpenAI systems. This provides organisations with a trusted, compliant environment to harness AI for learning and development.
“ We need far tighter alignment between L & D, legal, compliance and cybersecurity,” Gowans said.“ Reputations are at stake – and AI without governance is a liability.”
He added:“ In the wake of recent high-profile outages, the need for AI-powered learning and development solutions has never been greater. Many sectors operate in a highstakes environment where compliance, risk management and operational resilience are paramount. Our LMS ensures teams are equipped with continuous learning opportunities tailored to their specific needs, helping them maintain compliance and excel in their roles.”
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