Schools handle a significant amount of data about pupils, parents, staff and others. More people, including parents and staff, are becoming aware of the way in which data protection law, including the Data Protection Act and the UK GDPR, can be used, creating an additional administrative burden for schools. Much of this data is highly sensitive and can pose risks if it is not properly managed.
The Academies Act 2010 brought academies within the ambit of the Freedom of Information Act for the first time. This means that academies have specific duties which they must fulfil, including the necessity to have a Publication Scheme and to operate a procedure for responding to Freedom of Information Act requests which may be generated by anyone, including journalists and campaigners.
Our specialist team has considerable experience and expertise in advising schools and academies on data protection and freedom of information matters. We can advise you on a range of issues, including:
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