Briefing Overview

The course covers the key principles of lawful data sharing, focusing on: 

• The six lawful bases for processing personal data and when each is appropriate. 

• How to identify the correct lawful basis for different school scenarios. 

• When consent is needed - and when it is not. 

• Sharing data with local authorities, external agencies, and third-party providers. 

• Safeguards, accountability, and documenting decisions. 

• Practical examples of common data sharing situations in schools. 

Why This Matters

Schools are often required to share personal data, but mistakes can lead to over-reliance on consent, unnecessary barriers to sharing, or unlawful disclosures. Understanding lawful bases is central to compliance and ensures that personal information is shared in a way that is fair, necessary, and transparent. This protects pupils, staff, and the school itself. 

What You'll Gain

By the end of the session, participants will: 

1. Understand the six lawful bases under UK GDPR and their application. 
2. Be able to choose the most appropriate lawful basis for different processing activities. 
3. Know when data can be shared without consent, and when consent is required. 
4. Apply good practice to ensure data sharing decisions are documented and compliant. 

Date and Time

• Tuesday, 19th May 2026 at 10:00am – 10:45am.

Location

• This course will be run remotely via Zoom.

Cost

The cost of this briefing is £30 plus VAT per person for Judicium Data Protection Clients and £45 plus VAT per person for non - Judicium Data Protection Clients.

How to book

Click HERE to register your place on this course or the BOOK NOW button at the top of the page.  If you have any questions about this course please contact us via phone 0345 548 7000 (opt 1, then 1) or email: dataservicesadmin@judicium.com.