General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR)

Wallop Primary School GDPR Compliance Statement – April 2018

We take your privacy very seriously and work to the highest standards to keep your data safe. We welcome the introduction of The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into force on the 25th May 2018, as it provides everyone with an opportunity to reflect upon the measures in place to protect data.

Wallop Primary School is committed to compliance with all relevant EU and Member State laws in respect of personal data, and the protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals whose information we collect and process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Ongoing compliance is embedded in all processes and policies throughout our organisation.

Wallop Primary School is already registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) both as a Data Processor for our customers’ data and as a Data Controller for our own organisation’s data. To ensure GDPR compliance we are undertaking a comprehensive review of our systems including:

• Conducting a GDPR gap analysis of our procedures, policies and records

• Reviewing how GDPR impacts on Wallop Primary School.

• Implementing a GDPR Compliance Framework

• Assessing the potential impact of GDPR on our parents or carers

• Obtaining confirmation from our suppliers regarding their commitment to GDPR

• Reviewing customer contracts

• Implementing enhanced data protection security measures on our network infrastructure

• Training our team members in GDPR considerations

  Wallop Primary School has always taken the security of data very seriously
  Wallop Primary School Top Tips for ensuring GDPR compliance

• Change your password regularly and keep this safe

• Never reveal or share your password with anyone.

• Do not share user accounts with colleagues.

• Always keep your email address up to date in your profile for notifications.

• Avoid inclusion of sensitive data in file attachments.