Compliance

Discover how you can build cyber response playbooks for team-wide readiness and resilience. As digital systems become more interconnected across a Trust, a cyber incident in one school can rapidly affect others, making a coordinated, MAT-wide...

Wrap up cyber safety before you wrap up for Christmas

The Christmas holidays are a time for joy and rest - but for cybercriminals, it’s business as usual. With schools closed and systems unattended, the festive season can be a prime opportunity for...

Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) handle vast amounts of sensitive data every day, from student records to staff information. In line with UK GDPR requirements, this data must be protected with robust technical and organisational measures. ...

In a landmark decision, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Capita plc and Capita Pension Solutions Limited (CPSL) a combined £14 million for serious data protection failures, a stark reminder that even the biggest players can fall...

As data protection regulations evolve and scrutiny from external auditors grows, MAT leaders face increasing pressure to demonstrate robust compliance. Waiting for an external audit to uncover gaps can be risky. By conducting an internal data...

Schools and MATs are facing a rapidly evolving landscape in data protection and cyber security, driven by new technologies, legislation, updated government standards, and increasing cyber threats. These forces look set to redefine the future of data...

Proper data retention and disposal are of paramount importance to safeguard sensitive information and ensure adherence to legal requirements. Schools are tasked with the comprehensive management of the data lifecycle, which encompasses the initial...

Things are always changing in the EdTech landscape, schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) often rely on various service providers for essential operations, from payment systems like sQuid Payments to compliance tools such as GDPR.co.uk. However,...

Conducting a data audit is the first step to understanding your data landscape, ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR, and identifying risks related to data protection. Many schools and MATs use external auditors however if you prefer to do...

Understanding the risks and compliance considerations. AI is revolutionising the workplace by enhancing operations and boosting efficiency. A notable trend is the adoption of AI-driven note-taking tools like Otter.ai and Microsoft Copilot, which...