technology Archives - GDPR Sentry https://gdprsentry.com/tag/technology/ GDPR compliance made easier with a management system and expert support Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:20:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.11 139546355 More Than a Fingerprint: Biometrics and Privacy in Education https://gdprsentry.com/more-than-a-fingerprint-biometrics-and-privacy-in-education/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:16:45 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6611 Schools and universities have never been shy about embracing technology. From virtual learning environments to AI-powered study tools, education has a long history of adopting innovations that promise efficiency and convenience. Few technologies illustrate this quite as well as biometrics. After all, forgetting a password is inconvenient. Forgetting your fingerprint? That’s considerably more difficult. As […]

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]]> 6611 Sentry System Updates 2026 https://gdprsentry.com/sentry-system-updates-2026/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:18:09 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6604 It’s that time of year again; when we look back at the improvements we’ve made to strengthen the Sentry System and ensure we’re delivering the best possible experience for our customers. Over the past 12 months, our focus has been on enhancing security, streamlining workflows, and making it easier for users to manage their compliance […]

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]]> 6604 When Your Year 8 Pupil Becomes a Data Point: Navigating AI, EdTech and Social Media in Schools https://gdprsentry.com/when-your-year-8-pupil-becomes-a-data-point-navigating-ai-edtech-and-social-media-in-schools/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:42:57 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6589 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 […]

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]]> 6589 Dear Educators, Meet the UK’s Cyber Bill https://gdprsentry.com/dear-educators-meet-the-uks-cyber-bill/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:06:17 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6422 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 […]

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]]> 6422 Sentry System Updates 2025 https://gdprsentry.com/sentry-system-updates-2025/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:50:56 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6304 It’s that time of year again; when we pull back the curtain and let you in on everything we’ve been working on to make your Sentry System stronger, smarter, and even more aligned with your GDPR compliance needs. This past year, our focus has been on refining the tools that matter most to you: improving […]

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]]> 6304 Cyberattacks on the Rise: What Schools Can Do to Strengthen Digital Resilience https://gdprsentry.com/cyberattacks-on-the-rise-what-schools-can-do-to-strengthen-digital-resilience/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:30:55 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6133 As cyber threats escalate across all sectors, UK schools have become increasingly frequent targets. From ransomware attacks that cripple entire networks to phishing campaigns aimed at staff and suppliers, the education sector is now considered a prime target for cybercriminals. According to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the volume and sophistication of attacks […]

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]]> 6133 Sentry System Updates 2024 https://gdprsentry.com/sentry-system-updates-2024/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:22:37 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6127 12 Months, 30+ Enhancements, and One Seriously Upgraded System – Here’s Sentry’s Year in Review Over the past year, we’ve been busy building, refining, and supercharging your system with over 30 significant improvements, each one designed to make your experience more powerful, more intuitive, and, dare we say, a little more enjoyable. Whether you’ve spotted […]

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]]> 6127 New Tech, Same Responsibilities: Data Protection in the Age of AI and EdTech https://gdprsentry.com/new-tech-same-responsibilities-data-protection-in-the-age-of-ai-and-edtech/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:03:26 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6115 You’ve probably heard it by now, EdTech is booming. From lesson-planning AI to real-time behaviour tracking, schools across the UK are embracing technology faster than ever. Whether it’s a new learning app or a full-blown Management Information System (MIS), the promise is the same: smarter classrooms, less admin, and happier teachers. But here’s the thing, […]

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]]> 6115 Data Protection vs. Information Security in Schools — Why Both Matter, and How to Get Them Right https://gdprsentry.com/data-protection-vs-information-security-in-schools-why-both-matter-and-how-to-get-them-right/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:54:45 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6110 Let’s face it, school leaders today wear a lot of hats. One minute, you’re supporting staff wellbeing; the next, you’re signing off on an EdTech contract, responding to a Subject Access Request, or checking if the new Wi-Fi rollout has encryption (whatever that means, right?). In today’s increasingly digital world, two terms often crop up: […]

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]]> 6110 Sentry System Updates 2023 https://gdprsentry.com/sentry-system-updates-2023/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:43:52 +0000 https://gdprsentry.com/?p=6103 Over the past 12 months, we’ve been busy behind the scenes, rolling out exciting new features, fine-tuning your favourite tools, and delivering enhancements that make your day-to-day work a little bit smoother (and a lot more efficient). Whether it’s a shiny new module or subtle improvements to existing systems, we’ve been listening to your feedback […]

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