UK GDPR: personal data breach procedure

Download our model procedure and use it in the event of a data breach at your school. If you have any data breaches, use our template to record the details.

Last reviewed on 29 June 2026
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  1. Use our model data breach procedure
  2. Download our template record

Use our model data breach procedure

We've created a model data breach procedure based on guidance on personal data breaches from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Download the procedure and adapt it to reflect your school's context. 

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Approved by Forbes Solicitors, all of our model documents take account of relevant requirements and good practice. They're easy to adapt, will save you time and help your school stay compliant.

This document can also be found as an appendix to our model data protection policy.

Download our template record

By recording every incident, your data protection officer (DPO) can quickly identify a particular process or system that regularly has minor incidents. Your school can then mitigate the