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Preparing for 2026 data changes: a practical checklist for school leaders

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With the June 2026 deadline for new data complaint procedures approaching, many school leaders in Greater Manchester and across the UK are feeling the weight of mounting paperwork. At Global Policing, we believe data protection shouldn’t get in the way of education.

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 has introduced more rigorous “complaints-ready” requirements. For a busy school office, this means more than just a policy update—it requires a live, functional workflow to handle queries from parents and regulators.

Your 3-Point Checklist:

Review your Records of Processing Activities (ROPA): Are they reflective of your current digital tools?
Audit your Subject Access Request (SAR) process: Can you redact and respond within the tighter timeframes?
Validate your DPO’s availability: Do you have a partner who does the “heavy lifting,” or just someone who sends you templates?

We currently work with over 300 schools, acting as an extension of their team. We don’t just tell you what the law says; we handle the redactions, the audits, and the form-filling so you can focus on your pupils.

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Call: 0161 510 2999 | Email us: data@globalpolicing.co.uk.

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