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When can schools process personal data in the public interest?

By Luke Irwin 11th June 2021 GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) outlines six lawful bases for processing personal data. In this blog, we look at one that’s causing a lot of problems for schools – processing that’s “necessary for the performance of a task carried out...
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What documentation do you need to support your school’s GDPR compliance?

By Luke Irwin 14th May 2021 Data protection, GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
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In this blog series, we outline which documents your school should have to support its GDPR compliance. In this blog, we outline the privacy notice....
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Three easy ways schools can avoid data breaches

By Luke Irwin 22nd March 2021 Data breaches, Data protection, GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
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Three easy ways schools can avoid the most common breaches reported by the education sector....
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What schools must do to tackle ransomware crisis

By Luke Irwin 18th March 2021 Cyber security, GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
Why are schools being targeted by cyber criminals and what can you do to protect yourself?...
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Education sector third worst-hit by data breaches in 2020

By Luke Irwin 23rd February 2021 Cyber security, Data protection, GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
The education sector was responsible for 884 million leaked records across the globe in 2020, making it the third most affected by data breaches....
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What does Brexit mean for schools?

By Luke Irwin 15th February 2021 Data protection, GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
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After years of negotiation, the UK finally left the EU on 1 January 2021, but many organisations are no closer to understanding the data protection ramifications of Brexit. Schools with close ties with the EU, may have to make major changes...
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Three benefits to schools of conducting a DPIA

By Luke Irwin 8th February 2021 Data protection, DPIAs, GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
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In this blog we outline when a DPIA is necessary for a school as well as the benefits of producing one...
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GDPR checklist for schools

By Luke Irwin 25th January 2021 Cyber security, Data breaches, Data protection, GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
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Our GDPR Checklist for Schools helps you track your progress towards compliance. It addresses common cyber security concerns and includes vital steps that schools should take....
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Free green paper: Cyber Security 101 – A guide for schools

By Luke Irwin 12th January 2021 Cyber security 0 Comments
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As recent attacks on schools and school districts in the US show, schools are not immune to cyber attacks and a successful attack can be disruptive and expensive to fix. It can also compromise access to confidential or sensitive information, and...
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Online safety for young children: recommendations from two technical experts

By Luke Irwin 4th August 2020 Cyber security, GDPR for Schools 0 Comments
In this blog, two cyber security experts share their tips on how they keep their children safe online...
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