This article combines guidance from the Guardians of Privacy series, produced by Data Protection Education in collaboration with Litus Digital, with urgent new advice issued in May 2026 following confirmed blackmail attempts against UK schools using AI-manipulated images of children. Key sources include the UK Safer Internet Centre (8 May 2026) and the Internet Watch Foundation.

Navigating the entry requirements for educational settings can sometimes be confusing for both the school and the visitor.  To ensure a smooth, secure, and legally compliant process, it is essential to balance safeguarding requirements with data protection principles and DfE guidance.

Following the popularity of our recent CCTV webinar, we've published some pointers for headteachers, governance professionals, head of operations and estates managers about CCTV compliance.

We discuss the legal obligations and common pitfalls of CCTV surveillance under the UK GDPR and Data Protection law.

To operate CCTV lawfully, organisations must move beyond just installing camera.

The DfE has announced a new update to the DfE Digital Cyber Security Standards for Schools and Colleges.

The DfE Wireless Networks is part of the DfE Digital Standards guidance and has recently been updated to include references to Wi-Fi7. You must check with this standard before you plan any Wi-Fi upgrades!

There is a now clear guidance that specifies that any new wireless solution or upgrade must, at a minimum, meet the Wi-Fi 8 standard.

Wi-Fi 7 provides significantly higher throughput and lower latency. In a classroom where 30 students might si

🔄☁️ Having a robust backup is being prepared against data loss and data theft.  March 31st is World Backup day to remind everyone of the importance of having a robust and accessible backup.

St Anne's Catholic School in Southampton has been forced to close four days after a cyber attack.

We're pleased to share our Acceptable Use Policy & Agreement for volunteers in response to our customer's requests.

This policy ensures the volunteers in your organisation use school technology responsibly and protect the personal data of pupils and staff. 

We typically see a spike in Subject Access Requests (SARs) at the end of term.  Understanding how to recognise and response to these requests is vital for staying compliant with Data Protection Law.

A paper archive is a physical collection of documents, records and contracts stored in their original hard-copy form.  This article discusses best practice guidance for keeping records, safe, secure and accessible - an archive is much more than just a 'storage unit'.

Schools are increasingly required to manage sensitive information in ways that balance transparency, fairness, and data protection. One area that frequently creates confusion is the difference between redaction undertaken for a Subject Access Request (SAR) and redaction applied when preparing documentation for a Permanent Exclusion (PEX) Review Panel. The Redaction Guide for PEX Panels has been introduced to address this issue and provide clear, practical guidance for staff.

From filing to shredding: Master the entire data lifecycle with our simple guides. We're excited to launch our FREE Records Management Toolkit:  3-Minute Data Sweep, Data Protection Records Management Handbook and our Records Management Reference Sheet.