Updates: Data protection in schools
2024
Information has been added on sharing data with school immunisation programmes.
Information has been added on creating a data retention schedule.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection in schools
Guidance has been updated on data protection considerations when using generative AI in schools.
Resources to support data protection in schools
New section added.
Updates to the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill
Information has been updated on forthcoming changes to the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill.
Data protection policies and procedures
Guidance has been updated on privacy notices.
Dealing with subject access requests (SARs)
New section added.
Handling other information rights requests
Section updated. Information on subject access requests (SARs) has been expanded and included in a new section of this guidance.
Updates to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Added new section on 'Updates to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill'.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection in schools
Added new section on 'AI and data protection in schools'.
2023
Added information about responsibilities for making sure any personal data that pupils use in projects and coursework is used appropriately.
Data protection policies and procedures
Added links to the Information Commissioner's Office's data controller's checklist, guidance on how to document processing activities and guidance for organisations using CCTV.
What data protection means for schools
New section added.
Data processing a school is permitted to do
New section added.
New section added.
Role of data protection officers
New section added.
Data protection policies and procedures
New section added.
New section added.
Information rights requests relating to personal data
New section added.
New section added.
New section added.
Extra info for landing page, if needed
New section added.