GDPR

What is GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Europe’s framework for data protection laws which came into force on 25th May 2018. Even though the UK is no longer a member of the European Union, the GDPR will remain in force in the UK for the foreseeable future.

These regulations affect businesses, public sector organisations and schools and control how they handle the personal information of their customers, or in schools it’s parents, students and staff.

What are you rights

Right to be informed – all schools must be transparent in how they are using personal data.

Right of access – you have the right to access and receive a copy of your personal data, commonly referred to as a subject access request.

Right of rectification – you have the right to request that we rectify any incorrect or incomplete personal data.

Right to erasure – often referred to as the right to be forgotten, in certain circumstances individuals can request their personal data is erased.

Right to restrict processing – in certain circumstances you have the right to request the restriction or suppression of your personal data.

Right to object – in some circumstances, individuals are entitled to object to their personal data being used.

Right to data portability – allows individuals to receive their personal data in a commonly used format and have it transferred to another school without hindrance. Where we have been required to ask for your consent to use the data that we hold on your child, you have the right to withdraw that consent

How is school data used?

The following documents outline important information for staff, students, parents and other stakeholders relating to how we use the personal data we collect.

Biometrics Policy

Cyber Security Policy

Data Breach Procedure Policy

Data Protection Policy with SAR appendix

Data Retention Policy

Freedom of Information Policy and Publication Scheme

Information Security Policy

Privacy Notice for Staff

Privacy Notice for Pupils and Parents

Privacy Notice for Contractors and Visitors

Privacy Notice for Governors and Volunteers

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

The school has an appointed Data Protection Officer who is responsible for overseeing data protection within the School. Should you have any questions, concerns or queries please contact them on the following information:-

Data Protection Officer: Judicium Consulting Limited

Address: 72 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AE

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.judiciumeducation.co.uk

Telephone: 0203 326 9174

Lead Contact: Craig Stilwell