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Becta report on information handling in schools -July 2008
Keeping data secure, safe and legal
Information Security - more, but not yet enough, advice from Becta (Microsoft blog..) *19-09-08
Becta have updated their Information Security advice page for schools, and provided a more detailed document (Keeping data safe, secure and legal) which goes further than their previous advice, but not yet far enough. In fact, if you take the report at face value, you're going to lock up your registers, and wait for the next set of reports!... |
Following several high-profile losses of personal data by government agencies the Cabinet Office has published Data Handling Procedures in Government. The intent of the procedures should also be followed by schools and LAs. This document aims to distil the key messages outlined in Data Handling Procedures in Government so they are applicable to schools and is intended for school leaders, senior leadership teams, network managers and other members of staff who have responsibility for handling and securing data.
There are four accompanying good practice guides:Impact levels and labelling, Data encryption, Audit logging and incident handling, Secure remote access.
These provide a description of the procedures and suggest possible technical and operational solutions that can assist schools in minimising the risk of data security incidents and complying with existing legislation. They should be read by school network managers. The underlying principle is that schools should do everything within their power to ensure the safety and security of any material of a personal or sensitive nature.
Schools will be able to identify:
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data and information assets with named owners responsible for them
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a framework for ensuring sensitive data is correctly labelled, managed and protected
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methods for the systematic assessment of risks and recording of data loss so that appropriate mitigating measures can be established.
(Further debate on Merlin John's blog)
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Becta and ADCS (Association of Directors of Children’s Services) have launched a free e-safety training and support scheme for Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs), as part of Becta's drive to help local authorities protect children and learners when they are online.
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Safeguarding children in a digital world: Developing an LSCB e-safety strategy |
Safeguarding children online: a guide for local authorities and local safeguarding children boards |
e-Safety for 5 to 7 Year olds...
Remember you can also order a range of offline resources like leaflets and poster to compliment the presentation. The best news is its all FREE!
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The Thinkuknow resources have been produced to help you teach the young people you care about to stay safe online. The resources have been developed largely with the direct help and advice from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centres Youth Advisory Panel. The products incorporate the latest classroom chat, lingo and music to effectively portray key safety online messages. Why not see for yourself and download the TUK resources. |
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Primary protection at online police station
A TES article (19/10/07) reports on a CEOP initiative to create a cybercafé from which children can contact a "virtual police station". CEOP believes that "online predators are increasingly turning their attention to primary pupils". Lesson plans and resources can also be found there. The article also comments on a SWGfL survey that found greater problems than had been expected with primary children accessing social networking sites.
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SAFETYNET Mailing List
Safetynet is a mailing list for anyone who wants to discuss and share information to support the development of e-safety good practice within educational organisations. This forum is for teachers, Local Authority personnel and others who have an interest and or responsibility in this area. It has been set up to provide:
•instant access to colleagues with similar difficulties and concerns
•access to help from experienced practitioners
•up-to-date information |
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21st September 
