📜 Do I Need to Give References in a Subject Access Request?
🔒 Did you know that confidential references are exempt from subject access requests under the Data Protection Act 2018? To maintain privacy and trust, make sure to clearly state that all references will be treated as confidential. For example, modify your request to say, “Please provide details of two referees. All references will be treated as confidential.” Read more here!
🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – September ’23 🚨
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for September ’23. New SAR request tool from the ICO, guidance on the use of WhatsApp by school staff, updates to our privacy notice and ICT Acceptable Use Agreement templates, and more SchoolPro TLC news. Read now!
📱 WhatsApp in Schools: A Guide to Safe and Compliant Use
In an era of digital communication, schools must prioritize data protection. Drawing lessons from the recent ICO reprimand to NHS Lanarkshire for their unauthorised use of WhatsApp, this article delves into the significance of establishing clear communication protocols. Discover the potential pitfalls of popular messaging apps and understand the essential steps schools should take to safeguard sensitive data and maintain trust within their communities. Read more here!
🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – July ’23 🚨
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for July ’23. Latest SAR guidance, advice to avoid ICO reprimands, latest on the Children’s Code, data protection issues, and SchoolPro TLC news. Read now!
🛡️ New SchoolPro TLC Cyber Security Standards Audit Tool
Read about our FREE new audit tool that allows you to assess your school, college or MAT against the DfE’s ‘Cyber Security Standards for Schools and Colleges’. Discover more here!
We’re Showing Our Stripes and Starting a Conversation About Climate Change 🌍
June 21st is Show Your Stripes Day. It is a day to literally ‘show your stripes’ and spread awareness of climate change. This year is the 6th Show Your Stripes Day and we wanted to show our stripes and have a conversation with you about climate change: Read now!