The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), as highlighted in a recent BBC feature, has issued a strong advisory to the education sector: incidents of students hacking into their own school and college IT systems are on the rise; sometimes as part...
Nowadays, schools and MATs face the dual challenge of protecting sensitive data and safeguarding against cyber threats. The relationship between data protection and cyber security is akin to two sides of the same coin, each essential in creating a...
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...
A week ago (20th June 2025) news broke that 16 billion user credentials had been newly breached. It was made to sound particularly horrifying because the breaches were right across critical (if personal) platforms, such as Apple, Google, Facebook...
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...
The integration of technology in schools has revolutionised education by enhancing learning experiences, facilitating access to a wealth of information, and enabling innovative teaching methods. However, this technological advancement has also...
Developed by the 5Rights Foundation, The Children & AI Design Code sets out a process to identify, evaluate, and mitigate the known risks of AI to children and prepare for the known unknowns. It...
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,...
Balancing privacy and protection. Sharing student data is an essential responsibility for schools, especially for vulnerable children who face challenges requiring additional support. Whether it’s for safeguarding, accessing services, or maintaining...
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