Not much one can add to that...!
However, I'm slightly concerned if you're suggesting (noting your reference to "*my* sixth form college") that you're a pupil and are also being asked to perform a DPA function. Not sure that would work.
Apologies if I've misunderstood.
Jonathan Baines
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Buckinghamshire County Council
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While I have no specific answers for you Louis, since my work has all been commercial and corporate, I absolutely commend your direct approach and your admission of starting at zero. I do have some small advice you may wish to consider
Know that courses are valuable, but that you have to be selective. Determine if you really need a qualification (my view is not, others disagree)
Ask questions all the time here. Everyone had to start somewhere.
Use common sense in breaking things into small compartments. Big decisions are often influenced by one tiny compartment.
Never hide behind Data Protection. First it never works, second you look foolish and third you upset folk :). Instead show how you work hard for good goals of confidentiality with transparency.
The list of policies you may need is quite daunting. Do not neglect the Data Destruction Policy (not deletion, but destruction) and the Data Retention Policy, pretty much two sides of the same pancake.
Know that those of us with the loudest voices (points to self) are not always those who are correct.
If you think it would help feel free to give me (or anyone else who offers) a call. I'm not about to sell you consultancy, I'm too far away!
On 19 Oct 2010, at 12:53, Louis Strover wrote:
Hi all,
I am new to the responsibility of data protection at my Sixth form College. I am not 100% sure where to start!! However, I have tasked myself with the job to review the confidentiality and data protection policy which need updating.
Would anyone be willing to share their examples of polices in confidentiality and/or data protection, (any examples do not have to be linked to education organisations).
Any support would be much appreciated.
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