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News briefing: 23-29 March 2018: survey shows that half of schools haven't yet chosen their DPO, and more
In the news this week: DfE data shows an increase in unauthorised absences, a poll from The Key shows that half of schools are yet to choose their data protection officer under the GDPR, and the children’s commissioner has called for greater investment in the north of England.
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