Insight

Guidance

Practical data protection guidance for schools, colleges and trusts - SARs, DPIAs, training and policy.

Guidance 21 Sept 2026 9 min read

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

Guidance 20 Sept 2026 7 min read

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

Guidance 19 Sept 2026 6 min read

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

Guidance 18 Sept 2026 6 min read

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

Guidance 17 Sept 2026 6 min read

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

Guidance 5 Sept 2026 5 min read

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