Entries by Tanya Taylor

When Your Year 8 Pupil Becomes a Data Point: Navigating AI, EdTech and Social Media in Schools

Not so long ago, a teacher’s biggest technology concern was whether the interactive whiteboard would cooperate before Period 1. Today, we’re juggling AI-powered learning platforms, educational apps, social media, personalised learning algorithms, digital portfolios, and enough login credentials to make a cybersecurity expert break into a cold sweat. It’s exciting. It’s innovative. It’s transformative. It’s […]

21st July 2026 by

Sharing is Caring… But Only With the Right Paperwork

Walk into any staffroom and you’ll find no shortage of conversations about pupils, lesson planning, or whether the photocopier is plotting against humanity. But lately, one topic has been surfacing with a frequency that rivals debates over whose turn it is to make tea: data sharing. A teacher might quietly lean over and ask, “Can […]

13th May 2026 by

Safeguarding vs. Privacy: Finding the Balance

If you’ve ever hesitated before hitting “send” on an email about a student concern, you’re not alone. For educators, the tension between safeguarding responsibilities and privacy rights, especially under GDPR, is a daily challenge. We want to protect our pupils, but we also need to protect their personal data. So how do we walk that […]

16th April 2026 by

Sentry Update!

We’ve Rebranded! Introducing the New Look of GDPR Sentry. We’re excited to unveil the refreshed brand identity of GDPR Sentry, including our new logo, designed to reflect our commitment to clarity, trust, and uncompromising data protection. While our look has evolved, our purpose remains the same: helping schools, trusts, and education providers stay compliant, confident, […]

26th January 2026 by

Dear Educators, Meet the UK’s Cyber Bill

Educators often hear the terms information management and information security tossed around like interchangeable buzzwords. Spoiler alert: they’re not the same. Information management is about how data is handled, stored, and shared responsibly; information security is about keeping that data safe from prying eyes and malicious actors. But here’s the kicker – you can’t have […]

1st December 2025 by

DPIAs: The Devil is in the Details

Let me start with a little story. Picture this: a well-meaning school rolls out a shiny new classroom app. It promises real-time behaviour tracking, AI-generated performance reports, and parental push notifications. Everything’s going swimmingly until a parent complains. Loudly. They’re uncomfortable with how much data the app’s collecting on their child. A few emails later, […]

7th October 2025 by