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One of the most common comments I hear when discussing privacy governance with international schools is surprisingly consistent:
“We don’t really see other schools doing this.”
It is rarely a question of whether privacy is important. Nor is it usually an assertion that the law does not apply.
China’s new annual declaration requirement for organisations handling minors’ personal information is not just a technical update. For international schools, it reinforces that data governance sits squarely within safeguarding, leadership accountability, and institutional trust.
This article provides a leadership level perspective for Heads of School, Principals, Boards and Senior Leadership Teams — without technical detail or legal jargon.
The Thai Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has imposed its inaugural administrative penalty under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA), marking a significant milestone in enforcement.
On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool announced that a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to their global data systems through compromised credentials. This breach occurred via the PowerSource remote support tool between December 19, 2024, and December 28, 2024, resulting in the sensitive personal information of students, staff, and families across multiple countries being compromised.
Hong Kong PDPO: Data Protection and Cyber Developments Brief Hong Kong Sees Significant Rise in Data Breach Reports in 2023In January 2024, the Office of
The Thai Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has imposed its inaugural administrative penalty under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA), marking a significant milestone in enforcement.