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MySchool Blog: GDPR

Why is data protection becoming more important in private schools?

When schools think of staying ahead, staying agile, or differentiating themselves, technology is usually the obvious option for change and innovation. Delivering a 1:1 device..

The GDPR and school suppliers

As a controller, your school is responsible for the security and processing of all personal data you collect. This responsibility extends to the data you share with any third..

GDPR - The Data Protection Officer

The appointment of a data protection officer is one of the more daunting requirements of the GDPR. The concept of the DPO has been around for a long time and a number of countries..

GDPR Awareness. What you should do right now.

The thing about the GDPR is that it's not going away and it's not going to pass by silently on May 25th 2018. It's designed to make everyone sit up and take notice. The truth is,..

Unpacking Personal Data under the GDPR

The GDPR defines personal data as: "... any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ('data subject'); an identifiable natural person is one who can be..

Consent in the GDPR

Consent is not a new concept and has been a core part of data protection & privacy laws for decades. However the GDPR raises the bar considerably on 'conditions for processing'..

EU GDPR Summary for Schools

You may be wondering why we need new privacy laws. As it stands, data privacy laws vary from country to country within the EU, with little harmonisation. This causes confusion,..

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) glossary for schools

There are many specialised words and terms associated with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These are the most common ones. Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) Corporate..

GDPR Intro: privacy law affecting school data security for schools.

The General Data Protection Regulation is the EU’s tough new privacy and data protection law designed to significantly strengthen all EU citizens' rights and security relating to..