An update this week from the ESFA has reported a change in requirements regarding IT security for colleges and special post-16 institutions (SPIs).
Schools & MATs
The ICO have issued a reprimand to a school that did not follow due diligence when introducing facial recognition technology (FRT).
Ageing and out of date technology is an every day challenge for most schools and small businesses, but is there a risk?
We are asked a lot about retention schedules and keeping file when a pupil moves onto another school.
This short video explains the basics behind data retention and the implications of keeping data for longer than required.
Knowledge Bank
We have a retention schedule on our Knowledge Bank portal where you can check the retention period for all types of files in your organisation.
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This article is for all schools, colleges and multi academy trusts as a first step towards looking at the DfE Digital Standards for Schools and Colleges.
This article discusses what a cyber incident is and what you should do if you experience one. The important thing to note is that this isn't a full-blown cyber attack, but you should still go through various reporting and risk management processes.
We've been asked by some of our customers what they need to consider when thinking about using AI to improve job efficiency as a time saving exercise or part of CPD, so staff related.
This article puts together some available resources as an initial step.
This article puts together some available resources as an initial step.
Unfortunately, a school has declared a 'significant critical incident' after it was targeted in a cyber attack.
The DfE have announced a new update to the DfE Digital Cyber Security Standards for Schools and Colleges.
The BBC have recently reported that due to the number of cyber attacks on schools that the ICO have seen an increase of 55% since 2022 of cyber incidents in the education and childcare sector.
The aftermath of cyber attacks on schools and multi academy trusts is rarely documented or shared, so it was refreshing to see this video made in conjunction with GovernorHub.
The Vale Federation is made up of two special schools, Booker Park and Stocklake Park who have worked with Data Protection Education for a number of years on compliance and data protection. They are based in Aylesbury and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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- Update to the Guidance on Information Sharing from the DfE
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- Cyber Attack on a School
- Major cyber-criminal gang Lockbit brought down by UK Law Enforcement
- Product Focus on Checklists : Photos and video
- Safer Internet Day 2024
- Kent Councils Data Breach
- Free cyber training for staff
- DfE Digital Standards Update
- ClassCharts Possible Data Breach
- School Focus: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Brighton
- Guardians of Privacy: 16. Social Media Checklist
- Guardians of Privacy: 15. Navigating Social Media in Educational Settings Summary
- Guardians of Privacy: 14. Social Media and Cyber Bullying
- Guardians of Privacy: 13. Social Media, Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Guardians of Privacy: 12. Social Media and Going Viral
- Guardians of Privacy: 11. Staff Social Media Accounts
- Guardians of Privacy: 10. Social Media and Cookies
- Guardians of Privacy: 9. Social Media and Morality
- New Resources for Schools from the ICO
- Guardians of Privacy: 8. Social Media Policies
- Guardians of Privacy: 7. Social Media Data Retention
- Guardians of Privacy: 6. Posting Safely
- Guardians of Privacy: 5. Social Media and Consent
- Guardians of Privacy: 4. Social Media Access Control
- Guardians of Privacy: 3. Social Media Channels
- Guardians of Privacy: 2. Law and Regulations
- Guardians of Privacy: 1. Social media, privacy and children
- Phishing attacks targeting schools - alert from City of London Police
- The ICO reprimands a Multi Academy Trust
- Guidance for the use of school email and applying email retention in schools
- Data Protection Tips for Early Years Settings
- Trust Initial Plan Checklist Update
- Update on Advisory for Rhysida Ransomware
- Trust Initial Plan for Data Protection Compliance (for Multi Academy Trusts)
- Google for Education Resources: Helping IT Admins meet DfE digital and technology standards
- Lettings Best Practice and Guidance
- The UK Online Safety Bill becomes an Act (Law)
- Considerations when migrating to a new MIS
- The importance of software updates (PaperCut vulnerability and Rhysida ransomware)
- Public bodies and sensitive data
- ICO: 10 Step guide to sharing information to safeguard children
- Email and Security: ICO recent guidance
- Social Media Policy
- Data Protection and Cyber Security (Inset Day) Training Ideas
- Changes to Microsoft Free Licensing for Schools
- What to do in the event of a Cyber Attack
- How KCSIE is linked to Cyber Strategy
- VICE SOCIETY - Ransomware attacks on schools
- Using Tags if you are a group of organisations in the DPE Knowledge Bank
- Cyber Insurance in the Public Sector
- Cyber Attack: Leytonstone School
- The ICO Reprimands a school
- Cyber Attack: Dorchester School
- Knowledge Bank Role Types: Admin, Staff and Trustee
- Cyber Attack: Wiltshire School
- Types of Cyber Attacks: The Insider Threat
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- Striking Data Breach
- January Cyber update - How Can Schools Help Prevent Cyber Attacks?
- FOI: Vaccination Justifications
- The Education sector now at highest risk of cyber attacks
- Schools Blocked from Using Facial Recognition Systems
- The Children's Code
- Cyber Attacks
- Protocol for Setting Up and Delivery of Online Teaching and Learning
- Class Dojo International Data Sharing
- Secure file transfer of files using Royal Mail
- Emergency contacts and consent
- Best Practice for Managing Photos and Video
- Headteacher fined for breach of data protection legislation
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