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  • Practical data protection for teachers and TAs: staff briefing Give your teaching staff a 30-minute breakdown of how data protection impacts their role and how they can stay compliant, with our adaptable presentation, facilitator notes, quiz and handout. Take them through common data protection scenarios to help them put what they learn into practice.
  • Data protection impact assessments: role of the DPO As the DPO, you must be consulted when staff are carrying out a data protection impact assessment (DPIA). Understand when a DPIA is needed and learn about your role at each stage of the process. Plus, download and adapt our template DPIA enquiry form for staff to submit to you.
  • Data protection impact assessment (DPIA) Find out what a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) is, when it must be done and who should be involved. Download and adapt our DPIA template to save you time.
  • Resource hub: DPO resource hub Use this resource hub for quick answers to your data protection questions, advice from experts, and downloadable resources to help you and your team to manage UK GDPR compliance.
  • Role of the data protection officer (DPO) Understand the DPO's responsibilities, what experience they should have and training they may need. Plus, find out what to consider when determining how much time your DPO needs for their role.
  • Practical data protection for non-teaching staff: staff briefing Give non-teaching staff a 30-minute breakdown of how data protection impacts their role and how they can stay compliant, with our adaptable presentation, facilitator notes, quiz and handout. Take them through common data protection scenarios to help them put what they learn into practice.
  • Artificial intelligence (AI): Dos and don'ts for data protection Take a look at our tips to make sure you stay compliant with data protection around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Share them with your team to make sure everyone is on the same page.
  • Cheat sheet for data protection officers There's lots of new information to absorb now that you've taken on the role of data protection officer (DPO). Download our 'cheat sheet' to help you remember the key UK GDPR principles, deadlines and definitions.
  • DPO's report to governors: template Use our template to make sure you're giving your governors all the information they need to know about data protection and your school's compliance with the UK GDPR.
  • The UK GDPR: audit Carry out a data protection audit, to make sure you comply with the statutory requirements under the UK GDPR and meet best practice. Check your records management and data processing practices, and evaluate the data protection training you deliver.
  • The UK GDPR: summary The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) determines how you must process and store personal data – understand what you have to do and the principles of data processing.
  • UK GDPR: staff posters and handout Download our data protection cheat sheet for staff, and display these posters around your school to help everyone remember how to keep personal data safe day-to-day.
  • Recording conversations with staff Data protection legislation doesn't apply to parents/carers and pupils recording meetings or conversations for their own personal use. Find out how you can respond to any recordings made of your staff.
  • Data protection: model privacy notices Use our model privacy notices to keep yours up to date with the latest regulations and guidance. They’ll save you time and help you stay compliant with this complex area.
  • Organising a school event: what to consider Be confident you've got everything covered so your event runs smoothly. Get up to speed with how to keep on top of health and safety, what you can charge for, any insurance or licences needed, and data protection issues around photos and videos.
  • UK GDPR: using apps and online services with pupils Stay compliant with data protection law when using educational apps or other online services with pupils. Work through these questions before setting up a new app or service to figure out your responsibilities, then check your next steps.
  • UK GDPR – the basics: staff briefing Give staff a 30-minute overview of the key principles and requirements of data protection law with our adaptable presentation, facilitator notes, quick quiz and staff handout. Get your staff up to speed on the UK GDPR and how to stay compliant in your school.
  • Topic: Data protection
  • Topic: Data protection and information management