On 25th May 2018, the Data Protection Act 1998 was superseded by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Understanding GDPR at West Kirby Primary School
At West Kirby Primary School, we take the privacy and security of all of our stakeholders personal data very seriously. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law that protects personal data and ensures that it's processed fairly, lawfully, and transparently. Under GDPR, our school is responsible for determining how and why personal data is processed. We are committed to complying with the GDPR to protect the rights of our community and ensure that personal information is handled with the utmost care.
Our Commitment to Data Protection
To ensure compliance with GDPR, West Kirby Primary School has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who advises on our data protection policies and procedures. We have implemented robust technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data, including secure storage systems and restricted access to sensitive information. Our staff receives regular training on data protection to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities. Privacy Notices are available for different stakeholders to share how their data is used, and we have clear procedures in place to manage Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests and Data Breaches.
Data We Hold and Regulations
As part of our operations, West Kirby Primary School collects and processes various types of personal data, including contact details, medical information, and academic records. This data is essential for providing a safe and supportive educational environment. We collect data for specific purposes and retain it only for as long as necessary, in line with GDPR guidelines. Stakeholders have the right to access their data, and understand how it's used. We are committed to transparency and are always available to answer any questions about our data protection practice.
We have appointed a Data Protection Officer to advise and manage compliance with the regulation.
The Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing data protection within the school.
Data Protection Officer: Judicium Consulting Limited
Address: 5th Floor, 98 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8WB
Email: dataservices@judicium.com
Web: www.judiciumeducation.co.uk
Contact: 0345 548 7000 (option 1 then option 1 again)
*Please note: GDPR Policies and Privacy Notices are currently being updated - if you have any questions or queries at this current time please email the School Office to ask further questions.
schooloffice@westkirby-primary.wirral.sch.uk