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Data Protection for Schools: Ensuring Privacy and Security
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Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
0.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
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  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

A career as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Schools involves ensuring that educational institutions comply with data protection regulations and safeguard the privacy of students, staff, and other stakeholders. DPOs play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining robust data protection practices within schools, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as GDPR. They provide guidance, training, and support to school staff, develop policies and procedures, conduct audits, and act as a point of contact for data protection matters.

Certificates

Certification of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

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Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

1
section
15
lectures
0h 38m
total

    • 1: 1. Introduction to Data Protection 02:18
    • 2: 2.Assessing Data Protection Risks 03:10
    • 3: 3.Developing Data Protection Policies and Procedur 02:56
    • 4: 4.Implementing Technical Security Measures 02:51
    • 5: 5.Managing Data Breaches and Incidents 02:55
    • 6: 2.1 Fair, lawful and transparent processing 01:57
    • 7: 2.2 Purpose limitations 01:40
    • 8: 2.3 Data minimization 01:38
    • 9: 2.The Principles of Data Protection 02:33
    • 10: 3. Legal Grounds for Processing and Obtaining 02:49
    • 11: 3.1 Collecting data 03:11
    • 12: 3.2 Performance of a contract 02:07
    • 13: 4.1 Data subject rights 01:54
    • 14: 4.2 Access rights 02:17
    • 15: 4.Data Subject Rights 02:49

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Description

Module 1: Introduction to Data Protection

- Understanding the importance of data protection in schools

- Key concepts and principles of data protection

- Legal and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Module 2: Data Management and Governance

- Data classification and inventory

- Roles and responsibilities for data protection in schools

- Data protection policies and procedures

Module 3: Data Privacy and Consent

- Obtaining and managing consent for data processing

- Privacy notices and transparency requirements

- Handling sensitive personal data and special categories of data

Module 4: Security Measures and Safeguards

- Securing data storage and transmission

- Access controls and user permissions

- Incident response and breach management

Module 5: Staff Training and Awareness

- Educating staff on data protection obligations

- Best practices for data handling and security

- Reporting data breaches and incidents

Module 6: Student Data Protection

- Consent and privacy considerations for student data

- Data sharing with parents and third parties

- Protecting students' online presence and digital footprint

Module 7: Data Retention and Disposal

- Retention policies and schedules

- Secure data disposal methods

- Archiving and long-term data storage

Module 8: Auditing and Compliance

- Conducting internal data protection audits

- Monitoring compliance with data protection regulations

- Implementing ongoing improvements and adjustment

Who is this course for?

  1. Developing and implementing data protection policies and procedures.
  2. Providing training and raising awareness about data protection within the school.
  3. Conducting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new initiatives and projects.
  4. Advising on data protection considerations in educational technology and systems.
  5. Handling data subject access requests and ensuring timely responses.
  6. Collaborating with school leadership and relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance.
  7. Monitoring data protection practices, conducting audits, and implementing improvements.
  8. Keeping up-to-date with data protection regulations and industry best practices.

Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience required

Career path

  1. In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, such as GDPR.
  2. Familiarity with data management and governance principles.
  3. Excellent understanding of data privacy and consent requirements.
  4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  5. Effective communication and training abilities.

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