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Featured Guidance 21 Aug 2026 8 min read

GDPR in schools: the complete compliance guide for UK education settings

What the law actually requires of schools, colleges and trusts — the principles, the problems that only come up in education, and the practical steps that make compliance stick.

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Guidance 21 Sept 2026 9 min read

Outsourced DPO for schools: a guide for school leaders

What an outsourced Data Protection Officer does, why schools choose one, and how to pick a provider.

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Guidance 20 Sept 2026 7 min read

What does a DPO do? Responsibilities in schools

Every duty a school Data Protection Officer carries, from monitoring compliance to breach response.

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Guidance 19 Sept 2026 6 min read

DPO qualifications in the UK: what schools should look for

What the law requires of a DPO, the certifications that signal real expertise, and how to check them.

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Guidance 18 Sept 2026 6 min read

Hiring a DPO for schools: a procurement checklist

The questions to ask, the red flags to watch for and the contract terms that matter when appointing a DPO.

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Guidance 17 Sept 2026 6 min read

Virtual DPO for schools: how remote support works

How a remote Data Protection Officer works day to day, what to expect on response times, and what to check before signing.

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Guidance 5 Sept 2026 5 min read

Do schools need a DPO?

The legal position under UK GDPR, what the role involves, and whether it can sit alongside another job.

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