Schools, universities and colleges

When does data protection law apply to taking pictures in schools?

Free lesson plans and worksheets to help teach primary and secondary students about the value of personal data.

Access information from publicly funded educational establishments, including state nurseries, schools and universities.

Data protection laws allows you to ask for information about you and your exam performance

Pupils can request copies of information about them held by schools and other education organisations.

Some schools are collecting fingerprints for registration, library book borrowing and catering. However, some people are concerned about their fingerprints being used in this way.