The Comprehensive Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) in Education: An Essential Investment in Student Privacy and Data Protection
The number of digital services used in education has exploded in recent years. In Finland, it is estimated that 200-1000 applications are used per school, and each digital service collects and processes students' personal data, raising concerns about data protection and security.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires educational institutions to conduct a comprehensive Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for all high-risk student information systems and digital learning environments. A DPIA is legally required whenever data processing is extensive, data subjects are evaluated or profiled, sensitive data is processed, or new technology is used that collects extensive personal data of students, thus creating a digital footprint of individuals. Examples of such systems in education include Google Workspace for Education, and Microsoft/Office 365, and local systems like Visma's Wilma.
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Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft/Office 365, and Visma Wilma
A DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) empowers schools to:
As the word Extensive implies, the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a comprehensive evaluation that thoroughly examines the risks and implications of data processing.
Conducting a DPIA is the sole method by which a school can guarantee compliance with GDPR regulations, responsible handling of student data, and prioritization of students' rights.
The DPIA takes time and resources.
Without external help, it can take hundreds of hours for a school's data protection officers, legal experts, and IT specialists to prepare a DPIA.
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The scope can be up to tens and hundreds of pages.
An extensive DPIA ensures that all necessary aspects are reviewed, acknowledged, and addressed comprehensively. It serves as a clear guideline and framework for ensuring data protection.
As technology evolves and especially with the integration of artificial intelligence into services, risks must be assessed at regular intervals or when changes occur.
Maintaining a DPIA is an ongoing task required by law and is the responsibility of the data controller.
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