Bradford Council Updates Data Sharing Agreement with Schools

New agreement replaces previous data sharing terms

Bradford Council has introduced an updated Data Sharing Agreement that applies to all schools within the district. This new agreement supersedes the previous version that schools had in place with the council.

Purpose and scope of the agreement

The Data Sharing Agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which personal and educational data is shared between Bradford Council and local schools. It aims to ensure that data is handled in compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.

Key points of the updated agreement

• Clarification of roles and responsibilities regarding data management
• Guidelines for secure data transfer and storage
• Compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018
• Procedures for data access, retention, and disposal

Implications for schools

Schools within Bradford are expected to review the updated agreement and ensure their practices align with the new terms. The agreement is intended to facilitate effective collaboration between the council and schools while safeguarding the privacy and rights of individuals whose data is shared.

Further information

Schools and other stakeholders can access the updated Data Sharing Agreement through Bradford Council’s official channels. For any questions or clarifications, schools are advised to contact the council’s data protection or education services departments directly.