Support materials from the DfE

[maturelady]

Back at the beginning of October I asked Edugeek members to make suggestions on how the DfE could help.

 

I hope you all saw their first blog https://teaching.blog.gov.uk/2017/10/24/general-data-protection-regulation-evolution-or-revolution-for-schools/

 

The concept of building an Ecosystem of data is of course central to preparing for the GDPR. As their next piece to support GDPR guidance in schools, the DfE is in production of a short video which expands the concept of an Ecosystem and how it should be mapped and managed. In addition, the role of the DPO is discussed and explained. I have seen the script and I know all schools will find it very useful. Even better the script has been run past ICO and they are “happy/supportive of the content”. That’s better than any of us can achieve!

 

I’ve been asked not to give a deadline on when the video will be available, but I’m sure it won’t be too long. I'll keep you posted.

 

A third piece is already being considered. The current thinking is:

• conditions for processing
  
• communicating to parents – SARs
  
• increasing staff awareness
  
• data retention periods
  

If there is anything else where you think we can help please let me know, I'll pass it on.

 

To complement the DfE blog and video, I have produced a document with a purpose that you can send this to every member of staff to ensure you capture all systems used in school that process personal data. You can find this at:

www.gdpr.school/Docs/BUILDING%20A%20SCHOOL%20DATA%20ECO%20SYSTEM.pdf

 

For further information on GDPRiS visit www.gdpr.school

[enjay]

Thanks @maturelady the capture sheet will be really helpful. In co-ordination with the finance team, I've identified all the services we pay for which may include data sharing, but increasingly teachers are using resources which are free so wouldn't necessarily make it onto my radar, so a template for gathering them would be good.