🌍 Embracing Green Careers in Data Protection
During Green Careers Week 2023 #GCW2023 we put out a number of Tweets and other content on social media about how Data Protection can be a Green Career. This article brings all of those ideas into one place… 🌍 Read here!
🛡️ Reducing Your Risk: Practical Advice on Cyber Threats and Responding to Cyber Incidents #CyberMonth2023
Practical advice on cyber threats and responding to cyber incidents from SchoolPro TLC. Spend a few minutes looking at the possible consequences of a cyber attack, how to respond if you have been affected, and some strategies for minimising the risk. Read here!
🚨 Data Protection Updates and Alerts – October ’23 🚨
SchoolPro TLC data protection updates & alerts for October ’23. Information sharing for children, US-UK Data Bridge, email security, consequences of data breaches, new DPIAs, and more SchoolPro TLC news. Read now!
📜 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!
🔓 Lessons from a Data Breach: 📋 Guidance for Schools, Colleges & MATs
SchoolPro TLC explore key lessons from a recent ICO reprimand following a data breach in a UK primary school. Understand how to enhance your school’s data protection strategies with our actionable checklist, ensuring robust security for sensitive information and compliance with UK GDPR. Read now!
⚠️ Taking Subject Access Requests Seriously
SchoolPro TLC outline of the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO’s) recent blog post on handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) for UK schools, colleges and MATs. Learn about the importance of timely responses, the risk of non-compliance, and how this affects schools. Stay informed about data protection responsibilities, common misunderstandings around SARs, and the implications of failing to comply, based on the latest report and enforcement actions by the ICO. Read now!
