Data protection model policy
Use our model data protection policy to keep yours up to date with the latest regulations and guidance. It'll save you time and help you stay compliant with this complex area.
Last reviewed on 8 March 2023See updates
- Model data protection policy
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The Department for Education (DfE) withdrew its guidance on Statutory Policies for Schools and Academy Trusts on 7 March 2024.
Details of statutory policies have now been incorporated into the new governance guides for maintained schools and academies. Take a look at our summary of the new governance guides.
We’ve reached out to the DfE to clarify some of the detail on the statutory policy list in the new guides, and we will update our related articles with any updates in due course. Select ‘save for later’ at the top of this page to be notified when this article has been updated.
Details of statutory policies have now been incorporated into the new governance guides for maintained schools and academies. Take a look at our summary of the new governance guides.
We’ve reached out to the DfE to clarify some of the detail on the statutory policy list in the new guides, and we will update our related articles with any updates in due course. Select ‘save for later’ at the top of this page to be notified when this article has been updated.
Model data protection policy
Model policy - data protection
This model document is designed for you to adapt to suit your school’s context.
It was created in partnership with education lawyer and consultant Emma Swann, and has been approved by Forbes Solicitors.
A note on approval
Your data protection policy can be approved by the governing board, an individual governor or the headteacher, according to the DfE's guidance on statutory policies. However, your policy on the protection of children's biometric information should be approved by the governing board.
Because our model policy covers the protection of children's biometric information, we've stated (in section 20) that it'll be approved by the full board.
Need to write or update privacy notices too?
Visit this article to download our model privacy notices for:
- Parents/carers
- Pupils
- Staff
- Governors, trustees and volunteers
- Job applicants
- Visitors
- Suppliers
- Alumni
