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Explore how GDPRiS will help you meet the DfE Cyber Security Standards for Schools and Colleges

IntroductionAs schools face greater scrutiny regarding data protection, and greater cyber security risks, the need for an effective solution to enhance GDPR compliance has never been more critical. The GDPRiS platform presents an innovative,...

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...

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...

Preventing cyber-attacks requires a multi-layered approach that encompasses both technical and educational measures. It’s a constant battle so here’s our top five things your school can do to help prevent cyber-attacks: