Comprehensive GDPR Management for Schools
At EIS, we provide tailored cloud-based solutions to help your school effectively manage GDPR compliance. Our services include access to a dedicated, school-specific Data Protection Officer (DPO).
EIS harnesses the power of GDPRiS (GDPR in Schools), a user-friendly and cloud-based platform designed specifically for schools. Whether your organisation is a single school or part of a multi-academy trust, GDPRiS offers complete management of GDPR across all establishments.
Key Features of GDPRiS
Proactive Action Reminders
Stay ahead of GDPR requirements with built-in alerts and reminders. The system notifies you when key actions are due, from policy reviews to staff training, helping you stay compliant without the manual admin.
Easy Compliance Demonstration
When you’re asked to prove your organisation is GDPR compliant, GDPRiS makes it simple. The platform collects and organises your records in one place, so you can quickly demonstrate the steps you’ve taken to protect data.
Quick Response Capabilities
Handle Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and breach reports with confidence. GDPRiS gives you the tools and workflows to act fast — helping you meet legal deadlines and reduce risk.
Simplified Management of Data Protection Processes
From managing your asset register to reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), GDPRiS streamlines every part of your data protection workflow. Everything is centralised, trackable, and easy to manage across your organisation.
Expert Data Protection Support Tailored for Schools
Our Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPOaaS) provides a cost-effective and practical solution for managing data protection, especially for schools, trusts, and academies that lack in-house expertise. By partnering with the GDPRiS platform, EIS offers fully outsourced DPO services and comprehensive GDPR management.
Your DPO will work directly with your Data Protection Lead (DPL) or staff members to provide easy-to-understand guidance and advice on data and breach management issues. They can support in many areas such as the reporting of issues to and liaison with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), advice on responding to Subject Access Requests (SAR) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, review of your Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), and more.
Our article on 5 Reasons to Outsource the DPO Role goes into more information on why you should choose EIS to outsource your GDPR and DPO management.
EIS’s Outsourced DPO Support Includes:
- Access to an experienced DPO who acts as an independent data protection expert
- Direct collaboration with your Data Protection Lead (DPL) or staff
- Clear guidance on data management and breach issues
- Support with reporting to and liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Assistance with Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Access to GDPR training and compliance solutions
- Creation of an Information Governance Development/Improvement Plan
- Assistance with the production of a risk register
Benefits of EIS DPOaaS:
- A practical approach to achieving GDPR compliance
- Access to independent DPO expertise that may not be available internally
- No conflict of interest between the DPO and other business activities
- Application of best practices in in achieving and maintaining GDPR compliance
- Cost-effective compared to an internal DPO appointment
- Collaborative relationships with regulatory authorities
- An added layer of accountability and support for your organisation
Buying into the GDPRiS service has proven to be invaluable for my role within the school.- Headcorn Primary School
The service has been professional, knowledgeable and delivered in a very timely manner.
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