Guidance

Cloud software services: how schools should protect data

From:

Department for Education

Part of:

Buying for schools, Schools: departmental advice, and Running a school or college

First published:

24 October 2014

Last updated:

6 March 2017, see all updates

Applies to:

England

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

Documents

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

Ref: DFE-00631-2014PDF, 416KB, 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