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Cloud software services: how schools should protect data

Data protection guidance for schools considering using cloud services ('the cloud') to hold sensitive information.

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From:
Department for Education
Published:
24 October 2014
Last updated:
15 September 2017
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Applies to England

Documents

Cloud (educational apps) software services and the Data Protection Act

Ref: DFE-00631-2014

PDF, 225 KB, 15 pages

Details

This is for:

  • local authorities
  • school leaders
  • school staff
  • governing bodies

It applies to:

  • local-authority-maintained schools
  • academies and free schools

It outlines how schools need to consider data security when moving services and information onto the cloud.

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