Data protection legislation controls how your personal information is used by organisations, including businesses and government departments.

In the UK, data protection is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’ unless an exemption applies. There is a guide to the data protection exemptions on the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website.

The Designated Protection Officer (DPO) for Dorchester Middle School is Mrs Ali Araya.  Any GDPR breaches must be reported by email to DPO@dms.wessex.ac