Data Protection

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...

Practical Guidance for Schools and Teaching Staff

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...

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...

Risks result from adverse effects of data processing and data breaches. What adverse effects do we need to consider? In doing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), we are considering risks that result from possible harms to data subjects....

Under GDPR your suppliers (data processors or joint data controllers) are obliged to tell you "without undue delay" about a data breach they have suffered that has affected data that you are the controller for. For the avoidance of doubt, your...

Responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests correctly and within mandated timescales is an important part of complying with the principles of transparency and accountability under the GDPR and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We have put...

Did you know, in 2023, 76% of UK ransomware victims were in the education sector? Schools are prime targets for cybercriminals, with phishing attacks leading the way. In fact, over 94% of educational organisations reported being targeted by phishing...