Information Audits
Identify gaps, risks and areas for improvement.
Specialist Data Protection Support for the Education Sector
From GDPR compliance and data breaches to Subject Access Requests and privacy policies, HY Education helps schools and academy trusts navigate data protection with confidence. Our specialist education lawyers provide practical advice, ongoing support and tailored solutions designed around the unique challenges schools face.
Practical advice tailored to schools and academy trusts.
Specialist support for compliance, breaches, SARs and more.
Data Protection Support for Every Part of School Life
From everyday compliance questions to complex breaches and Subject Access Requests, our specialist education lawyers help schools and academy trusts manage data protection with confidence.
Identify gaps, risks and areas for improvement.
Clear, compliant policies tailored to your school.
Practical privacy information for pupils, parents and staff.
Build confidence across staff, leaders and governors.
Support with lawful, secure information sharing.
Advice and practical help with complex SARs.
Assess risk before introducing new systems or technology.
Respond quickly, reduce risk and meet reporting duties.
Making Data Protection Simpler for Schools
HY Education provides an array of data protection compliance services, including an outsourced data protection officer service, to schools nationally. Our team of dedicated education solicitors have an extensive data protection knowledge bank and can offer unlimited advice as and when you need it. Data protection for schools is a complex subject, and we want to make sure you get it right.
Complex issues can arise when Data Protection isn’t handled properly, and can be costly to both your budget and a school’s reputation. We are here to assist you with any legal advice you need, and can act as your data protection officer should you require it. As a boutique schools only law firm, our focus is entirely spent on the needs of your school. Whether you are a small rural school needing a law specialist for the first time, or a large multi-trust academy looking to improve the processes you have in place, we can supply specialised data protection services.
Specialist Support Built Around Your School
From ongoing compliance support to complex Subject Access Requests, our services combine education-specific legal expertise with practical tools that reduce risk, save time and make data protection easier to manage.
Data Protection for Schools, Explained Clearly
These FAQs cover some of the most common questions schools and academy trusts ask our specialist education lawyers.
We support schools and academy trusts with GDPR compliance, audits, policies, privacy notices, data sharing, DPIAs, Subject Access Requests, staff training and data breach management.
Yes. We provide an outsourced Data Protection Officer service for schools and academy trusts, giving you ongoing access to specialist advice, compliance reviews, training and practical support.
Yes. As a schools-only education law firm, we understand how platforms such as SIMS, CPOMS, ParentPay and other information management systems are used within education and the data protection issues that can arise.
You should act quickly to contain the breach, assess the risk and record what has happened. We can help determine whether the incident must be reported to the ICO or affected individuals and guide you through the next steps.
Yes. We can advise on the scope of a request, exemptions, redactions and disclosure requirements. For larger or more complex requests, SAR Genie can review and redact records before returning a ready-to-send disclosure pack.
Data Protection Advice Schools Can Rely On
Schools and academy trusts choose HY Education for clear, practical advice that reflects the realities of working in education. Recognised by The Legal 500 2026 and rated 5/5 on EdTech Impact, our team combines specialist data protection knowledge with a responsive, approachable service. Read what schools say about working with HY Education and the confidence our support gives their teams.
Get Clear, Practical Advice for Your School
Whether you need help with day-to-day compliance, a data breach, a Subject Access Request or your wider data protection arrangements, our specialist education lawyers are here to help. Speak to HY Education about the right support for your school or academy trust.
