Data protection in schools – fostering the right culture
By Adam Halsey, External DPO (Data Protection Officer), and Stacy Williams, Risk and Compliance Officer at Invicta Law When it comes to data compliance, does your school have a ‘solve the issue at hand’ culture or does it look to foster continual improvement? The education community knows that ensuring data protection compliance is crucial to […]
CYBERSECURITY MONTH: Safeguarding Staff and Pupil Data – Critical considerations for school IT Managers
The protection of staff and pupil data is of paramount importance for IT managers in UK schools – and the responsibility is not just a technical challenge, but also a legal and ethical one. Ensuring the safety and confidentiality of personal data is crucial in maintaining trust and complying with regulations. So what are the […]
Creating a cultural shift when it comes to your school’s data protection
Mark Hodges, Education Sector Lead at Cantium, discusses how the Data Protection Officer (DPO) can create a cultural shift within a school, instilling a sense of responsibility and accountability for safeguarding personal information… Cultural change takes time and effort. In any organisation, it’s not something that happens overnight. In a school, it requires ongoing commitment […]
Student engagement analytics – knowing your priorities
Solutionpath’s Rachel Maxwell discusses the importance of knowing your strategic priorities when it comes to enhancing the use of student data… When thinking about digital solutions, it is important to know the problem for which the ‘solution’ is being deployed. In the context of engagement analytics, the reasons why more institutions are seeking to develop a data-informed approach to supporting […]