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Data Protection Audit for Schools
Audits are essential to ensuring your school’s data protection systems are on the right track. Our audit process provides a thorough review of your current policies and systems.
Competent Advice | Practical Approach
Data Protection Audit for Schools
At Ark, we provide a comprehensive Data Protection Audit Service to schools across Ireland.
We use an evidence-based approach through interviews and desk-based document reviews.
All audits are followed by a detailed report setting out clear recommendations to achieve compliance.
If you need a data protection or GDPR audit, please contact us for a no-obligation discussion.
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Safeguard your Staff and Student's Data
GDPR, for most schools, can seem complex and time-consuming, which is why we have developed a proven methodology to deliver GDPR Services for your school.
Ark is a competency-based profession. This means is that we have the necessary qualifications, knowledge and experience to help you address your GDPR obligations.
We’ll cover:
- Management Engagement.
- Accountability.
- Personal Data Processing.
- Lawful Bases for Processing.
- Privacy Notices.
- Organisational Measures.
- Retention & Destruction.
- Data Subject Rights.
- International Transfers.
- Data Processors.
- Information Security.
- Breach Reporting.
- Data Protection by Design.
- Risk Management & DPIAs.
- Record Keeping.
Data Protection Audit for Schools
Evidence Based Review
Think of us as your "critical friend". Ark will work to identify issues before they become a problem.
Audit Framework
Using our own Audit Framework, we will benchmark your school against the requirements of GDPR.
Expert Led
You will get the benefit of working with an experienced data protection expert who understands schools.
Remote Audit Option
This option benefits schools whose staff are working remotely. Ahead of the remote audit a documentation review will take place.
Policy Review
A policy review will be useful when establishing compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Interviews with Key Stakeholders
Your staff are key to understanding your school and how it manages personal data.
One-Off or Ongoing Audit Support
Once off auditing or as part of a continuous improvement plan - you decide.
detailed Reporting
Detailed recommendations provides clarity to staff and management.
Compliance Recommendations
Detailed recommendations provides complete clarity to your school on what and how GDPR compliance can be achieved.
Proven Methodology
We follow a proven methodology combining our experience and understanding of data protection to ensure that you meet all of the GDPR’s requirements.
Industry Leading Expertise
We are a competency-based profession. This means is that we have the necessary qualifications, knowledge and experience to help you achieve compliance quickly. Our data protection officers are trained in the latest best practices and are fully versed in all areas of the GDPR.
Practical Implementation
GDPR compliance can be costly and time-consuming. Our Audit Service will help you identify what areas you need to work on to achieve GDPR compliance.
Tailor-made for You
GDPR is not a one size fits all approach. We tailor our GDPR Audit Service specifically to your school’s goals.
Proven Methodology
The Ark Approach
Data protection, for most schools, can seem complex and time-consuming, which is why we offer a bespoke Data Protection Audit Service.
Competent Advice | Practical Approach
Interested in our Data Protection audit Service?
Contact us now for a no-obligation discussion or to request more information about this service.
