By the age of 8, many children already have a significant digital footprint, which can have long-term implications on their privacy and security. It is important for parents and schools to recognise the value of protecting children's digital...

We talk about it a lot - passwords are the weak backbone of current cyber security.

GDPR in Schools Limited (“GDPRiS”), an established provider of cloud-based data protection compliance solutions for schools, today announced it has been acquired by ParentPay Group Limited.

A key thing about the GDPR is its focus on Privacy by Design (accountability) - Article 35(1) of the GDPR mandates that you carry out a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) where a type of processing is likely to result in a high risk to the...

As EdTech suppliers, it is crucial for us to determine whether we fall under the category of data processor or data controller. This distinction holds great importance for schools as they need to understand the responsibilities and liabilities...

In July 2023, the EU and the US unveiled their latest endeavour, the Trans-Atlantic-EU-US-Data-Privacy-Framework, marking the third attempt to establish a smooth flow of data between these two regions. Before looking at previous attempts, let's...

Starting a new processing activity involves a number of actions, which you should complete to satisfy yourself that personal data and other information is treated with due respect and safeguards.

Is safeguarding truly more important than data protection? Some may argue that safeguarding and data protection go hand in hand, the ICO has published guidance on on data protection as part of safeguarding, both are crucial for ensuring the privacy...

It is a common occurrence - a year goes by, and the IT team has been incredibly busy, but there is a lack of recollection regarding the incidents that occurred during that time. While people may remember the more severe issues, they tend to forget...