Dear Colleagues,
A couple of data protection issues have arisen today and as I was going for my lunch I was thinking about a few of the common data protection risks I have seen in schools. Here we go.....
· Writing down passwords and usernames in the inside cover of a diary (this goes on a lot!!!)
· Not logging out and closing the browser when you are using an online system
· Not deleting pupil data when it is no longer needed
· Keeping pupil data on unencrypted computers and memory sticks (if it’s lost on the bus....)
· Not checking the credentials of contractors that support with ICT
· Sharing usernames and passwords (treat it like your toothbrush –never share)
I don’t want to suggest I’m perfect - I’m not, I’ve made some of these mistakes myself. However, there have been some pretty high profile cases of organisations that have ended up with big fines that could have been avoided if a little more care had been taken...
And so finishes my sermon;-)
Dan Warner
ICT Adviser
London Borough of Haringey
Haringey PDC
Tel 02084895058
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