GDPR

AN INTRODUCTION TO GDPR

If you have not already heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have put together some information to help you understand data protection, how it affects schools and everybody connected with those schools.

Schools handle a large amount of personal data. This includes information on pupils e.g. recording information shared by parents during conversations with staff, grades, medical information, images and much more. Schools also hold data on staff, governors, volunteers and job applicants. Schools will also handle what the GDPR refers to as special category data, which is subject to tighter controls. This could be details on race, ethnic origin, biometric data or trade union membership.

This data is already governed by existing DPA regulations, which ensure personal data is handled lawfully. GDPR also requires organisations to document how and why they process all personal data, and gives enhanced rights to the individual.

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of Ocean Academy is Judicium Education. Further information can be found below or here: https://www.judiciumeducation.co.uk/

enquiries@judicium.com

03455487000

Judicium Education HQ

72 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AE