Data Protection within the education sector has never been more important than it is today. With so much personal data of pupils, parents and staff being processed online it is imperative that schools, colleges and universities are compliant with the UKGDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.


So why choose us to be your Outsourced Data Protection Officers?  Here at DPO FOR EDUCATION our many years of experience within the education sector allows us to fully understand your requirements, your concerns and the issues for both staff, parents and most importantly your pupils and students.

We have worked with over 100 schools of all sizes and our specialists are outsourced DPO's for over 40 schools across the UK


We offer everything you would expect from an outsourced Data Protection Officer, but unlike others, we ensure a friendly easily accessible approach, perform termly school visits, provide clear and concise reporting to the board of Governors and SLT, work with you to review data breaches and implement corrective actions, provide online, face to face training for staff and provide webinar's for parents and carers.


See below our services for the benefits of working with DPO FOR EDUCATION and get in touch for a FREE no obligation health check to assess your state of compliance.


OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE

OUTSOURCED DPO

 
Learning institutions must, by law, be able to prove that they have the appropriate technical and organisational processes in place to ensure the secure and lawful processing of student, parent and employee's personal data. Our bespoke outsourced DPO service helps you address these requirements providing advice and expertise on demand. 

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION PORTAL

Our online portal ensures that you have the tools available to manage documentation, policies and procedures, enabling you to evidence your organisation’s journey to compliance. It will also provide all staff with appropriate training and ensures you can stay on top of all ongoing and future obligations. 

TERMLY AUDITING & REPORTING

Department for Education guidelines are changing all the time. Alongside our ongoing advice, we provide termly site visits and audits, updating you on any key changes. Reports to both the Board of Governors and the Senior Leadership Team ensure you have peace of mind that you are complying with latest guidance. 

STAFF TRAINING 

 Regular training of your staff is imperative, particularly with more online learning taking place. Most data breaches occur through human error and whilst this element of risk will never be completely removed, proof that you have taken the correct steps will help to indemnify you and your learning institution. 

SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

As your DPO we provide a Single Point of Contact for your school, college or university. Our DPO will answer enquiries from parents, questions from members of staff or queries from the ICO on your behalf. We remove the stress of dealing with potentially uncomfortable situations that you aren’t fully confident of handling.
 

24/7 DPO ACCESS

Your DPO will be available 24/7 to assist you with any problems or questions that need answering. We fully understand that when a data protection issue arises, time is  of the essence. Unlike other organisations who employ help desks or call centres, we provide direct phone and email contact with your DPO.
  

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FAQs

Some commonly asked questions

  • What is the GDPR?

    The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework that sets guidelines for the 

    collection and processing of the personal information of individuals. (Referred to as Data Subjects). Since Brexit, the UKGDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 must be followed by all organisations. 

  • What is personal data?

    Personal data is information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. What identifies an individual could be as simple as a name or home address or could include other identifiers such as email addresses, National Insurance number or even an IP address. 

  • Do I need a DPO for my school, college or university?

    GDPR mandates the appointment of a DPO for all public bodies including all state-run schools. 

    Independent places of learning should also consider appointing a DPO because their core activities involve “regular and systematic monitoring of data subjects on a large scale”.

  • What skills must a DPO have?

    The DPO must be independent, an expert in data protection, adequately resourced, and report to 

    the highest management level. A DPO can be an existing employee or externally appointed. There 

    should be no conflict of interest in the role.

    This therefore should exclude Chair of Governors, Head Teacher, Finance Officer Head of IT, etc..

  • What does the DPO role involve?

    The DPO takes an independent monitoring compliance with the UK GDPR and other data protection laws. They oversee data protection policies, awareness-raising, staff training, and audits. They are the point of contact for data subjects, e.g. pupils, parents and staff, and the ICO 

    (Information Commissioner's Office).

  • What is a Data Controller?

    The GDPR defines a controller as: the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Controllers make decisions about processing activities

  • What is a Data Processor?

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