At Beacon Academy, we understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. As part of Wellspring Academy Trust, we adhere strictly to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring your information is handled with the utmost care and respect.
We have implemented comprehensive measures to uphold these standards, including:
- Updated Policies and Transparency: We have revised our data protection policies and privacy notices to ensure clarity and transparency in how we collect, use, and protect your data.
- Rigorous Audits and Security: We conduct annual audits of our technical and procedural measures, coupled with regular IT network security reviews, to maintain robust data protection practices.
- Strategic Planning and Development: We have established a dedicated GDPR assurance and development plan to proactively address evolving data protection needs.
- Comprehensive Staff Training: Our staff undergo regular training to ensure they are well-versed in data protection principles and best practices.
- Clear Accountability: We have designated Information Asset Owners to ensure clear accountability for data management.
- Collaborative Network: We participate in a network of local Data Protection Leads to share best practices and ensure consistent compliance.
- Supply Chain Assurance: We meticulously review our supply chain to ensure all partners meet our stringent GDPR compliance standards.
- Dedicated Data Protection Officer: We have appointed a Data Protection Officer, who can be contacted to address any data protection inquiries. Mark Wood – 07729105870
- Commitment to Industry Standards: We are actively working towards achieving information management accreditations such as ISO 27001 (Information Security Standard) and Cyber Essentials accreditation, building upon the existing accreditations held by many of our service providers.
- Ongoing Contract Reviews: We continuously review existing service contracts and service level agreements to ensure they align with our data protection commitments.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Wellspring Academy Trust’s privacy policy and policies documents.