Search Translate Log In Get In Touch Home About Us Key Information News and Events Our Community GDPR Home Key Information GDPR AAT Data Protection Policy AAT Data Protection Policy Sept 21 AAT Confidentiality Policy AAT Confidentiality Policy AAT Freedom of Information Policy AAT_Freedom of Information Policy ICO Model Publication Scheme AAT Publication Scheme Privacy Notices AAT Privacy Notice for Staff Jan 2021 AAT Privacy Notice for Job Applicants Jan 21 AAT Visitor Privacy Notice Jan 2021 AAT Privacy Notice Governors Volunteers Jan 21 AAT Pupil Parent Carer Privacy Notice Sept 21 On the 25th May 2018 the current Data Protection Act (DPA) was replaced by the new and updated General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - meaning the way you manage all information and data within our school has changed. What is the Data Protection Act (DPA)? The DPA law was passed in 1998, marking a big step forward in the way information about people is legally used and handled. The main purpose of the legislation was to protect individuals against misuse or abuse of information about them. This prevents companies, bodies or businesses selling or passing on information about their customers and staff. Why was it introduced? Databases are easily accessed, searched and edited and with more and more organisations (including schools) inputting information on computers to store and process personal information. With this comes the likelihood of this information ending up in the wrong hands, which is exactly why the DPA was introduced. What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? To put it simply, the GDPR is a new data protection regulation designed to strengthen and unify the safety and security of all data held within an organisation (including schools, academies and other educational establishments). "The GDPR replaces the DPA and affects all UK companies who collect or process personal information. It's focused on looking after the privacy and rights of the individual, and based on the premise that consumers and data subjects should have knowledge of what data is held about them and how it's used." Steve Sands, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Synectics Solutions. The 6 Principles of the GDPR Article 5 of the GDPR requires that personal data shall be: (a) Processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to individuals; (b) Collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes; further processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes shall not be considered to be incompatible with the initial purposes; (c) Adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed; (d) Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate, having regard to the purposes for which they are processed, are erased or rectified without delay; (e) Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed; personal data may be stored for longer periods insofar as the personal data will be processed solely for archiving purposes or statistical purposes subject to implementation of the appropriate technical and organisational measures required by the GDPR in order to safeguard the rights and freedoms of individuals; (f) Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures. Article 5(2) requires that: "the controller shall be responsible for, and be able to demonstrate, compliance with the principles." How does GDPR affect schools? The GDPR has ultimately change the way schools, academies and trusts handle their data and the way information is managed. As mentioned previously, failure to comply could lead to large fines. How we have prepared for the GDPR Awareness: Made staff in our school aware that the DPA is changing and how it has affected us. Information: Audit the information we currently hold and what Data Processing policies are currently in place. Privacy: Review and updated our current privacy agreements. Rights: Updated our privacy notices to ensure our procedures cover all the rights individuals have (including how you delete personal data). Consent: Review how we are seeking, obtaining and recording consent for data processing. Breaches: Made sure we have the correct procedures in place to investigate and report a personal data breach. Pupils: Think about what systems we're going to put in place to verify the age of individuals and to gather consent from parents or guardians in regards to data processing. Officers: Designate a Data Protection Officer to take responsibility for data protection compliance. E-safety: Having an e-safety policy in place is vital to ensure all key stakeholders know what needs to be done to remain compliant. Processor: Choose an accredited Data Processor who is also compliant with GDPR obligations and IT asset disposal. This page will be updated with the latest information you will need. Our Data Protection officer is: Nicki Legh-Smith If you have any queries please contact her at dpo@avocetacademy.org Tel: 01728 746405 Email: info@avocetacademy.org Address: c/o Wickham Market Primary School, Dallinghoo Road, Wickham Market, Suffolk, IP13 0RP High Visibility Mode Sitemap Policies All website content copyright © Avocet Academy Trust Website design byAPrimarySite Cookies Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips. Our cookies ensure you get the best experience on our website. Please make your choice! Reject all Accept all I need more information