Understand what artificial intelligence is, how it's used in schools, and what schools and trusts need to consider to make sure it’s being used safely and responsibly.
Understand what your responsibilities are as a data protection officer (DPO), how to balance them with your role as a governance lead and what your trust should do to support you.
Be clear on what you need to know about cyber security, and the questions you can ask your school leaders, so you can be assured your school is as safe as possible from a cyber attack.
Get an overview of how your school or trust's IT services and equipment should meet the DfE's minimum standards. See how you can monitor your current provision and learn what leaders should prioritise next, so you can hold them to account.
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) determines how your school must process and store personal data. Understand the main requirements and what you need to be aware of as a governor.
Download our summary of the main actions governors need to take to protect personal data, including tips for keeping emails secure and what to do with governing board documents.
Find out what questions you can ask your data protection officer (DPO) and what to look for in the answers, so you're confident that your school or trust is compliant.
Your school or trust's data processing practices must comply with data protection law under the UK GDPR. Know what your board needs to do to stay compliant, and download our checklist to monitor compliance.
Understand how to help your school or trust get the best use out of its digital technology. Learn about the steps your school or trust should take to meet the DfE's digital and technology standards, and find examples of questions you can ask to hold leaders to account.
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