Named Data Protection Officer
An independent DPO appointed to your school, providing consistent oversight and a clear point of contact.
Specialist DPO Support, Built Around Education
HY Education provides a fully outsourced Data Protection Officer service for schools and academy trusts across the UK. From day-to-day advice and ICO liaison to audits, policies, training and breach support, our education and data protection specialists help you stay compliant without placing extra pressure on your internal team.
Clear, responsive guidance that helps your school manage data confidently without unnecessary legal jargon.
Meet your legal requirement with an independent specialist who understands both data protection law and the education sector.
Every Area of School Data Protection, Covered
From day-to-day questions and subject access requests to audits, breaches and ICO correspondence, our outsourced DPO service gives your school practical support across every part of data protection compliance.
Everything You Need to Stay Compliant
Our outsourced Data Protection Officer service combines expert legal advice, practical compliance support and ongoing guidance to help your school manage data protection with confidence.
An independent DPO appointed to your school, providing consistent oversight and a clear point of contact.
Ongoing telephone and email support whenever your team needs practical data protection guidance.
A structured review of your current processes, documentation and areas of potential risk.
Policies, privacy notices and procedures adapted to your school rather than generic templates.
Practical training designed around the responsibilities of governors, senior leaders and school staff.
Clear updates on regulatory changes and what they mean for your school in practice.
Ongoing checks to assess progress, identify new risks and keep your compliance programme current.
Support from education and data protection lawyers who understand how schools operate.
How We Can Help Your School
Practically all schools are required by law to appoint a data protection officer. As education solicitors, HY Education can act as your school’s Data Protection Officer, as well as offering proactive compliance support.
Data Protection can be difficult to understand at first, but with our education sector expertise, we can give you the confidence to run your school feeling compliant and supported. We understand that a school’s top priority is education, so we’re here to advise on complex legal matters so you can get back to what matters most.
Data Protection Is an Ongoing Responsibility, Not a Once-a-Year Exercise
Many schools only hear from their Data Protection Officer when something goes wrong or an annual review is due. Our outsourced DPO service provides responsive advice, practical guidance and specialist education expertise throughout the year, helping your school stay compliant with confidence.
Everything You Need to Know About Our DPO Product
From legal requirements and independence to day-to-day support, here are some of the questions schools and academy trusts most often ask about appointing HY Education as their Data Protection Officer.
Most schools and academy trusts are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer because they process large amounts of personal and sensitive information. Your DPO must have suitable expertise, operate independently and avoid conflicts of interest.
Yes. HY Education can act as your school or trust’s independent Data Protection Officer, giving you access to specialists who understand both data protection law and the education sector.
The service includes ongoing telephone and email advice, compliance reviews, policies and documentation, staff training, data breach support, subject access request guidance and liaison with the ICO where required.
Relevant members of your team can access support, including headteachers, senior leaders, governors, trustees, business managers and staff responsible for data protection or information governance.
We will help you assess the incident, identify the level of risk, advise on immediate action and determine whether the breach must be reported to the ICO or affected individuals.
Recognised Expertise. Trusted Advice.
Schools and academy trusts choose HY Education because we combine specialist legal expertise with a practical understanding of the education sector. Our team is recognised by The Legal 500 2026 for its education law expertise, while our 5/5 EdTech Impact rating reflects the quality of service and support our clients experience. Discover why schools continue to trust us as their Data Protection Officer and read what they have to say about working with HY Education.
Give Your School the Confidence to Stay Compliant
Whether you're appointing a new Data Protection Officer or looking for more proactive support, HY Education provides the expertise, independence and practical guidance your school needs. Speak to our team to find out how our DPO service can support your organisation.
