The short answer is yes. The Information Commissioner's Office (

) can impose fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of the company's total worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher, for serious breaches of data protection principles. This fine applies to both failures to comply with data protection principles and failures to comply with an individual's rights under Part 3 of the Act.

The fine is based on total funding (income), so if you receive £2 million in funding, your fine could be up to £80,000.

Should my Governors or Trustees be writing policy for the school?

Can the Information Commissioner's Office fine a school or academy?

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) in a school is an individual, either internal or external, who is responsible for monitoring compliance with data protection regulations, providing advice on data protection matters, and acting as a point of contact.

A direction issued by a court or a judge requiring a person to do or not do something.

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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the UK's independent body responsible for regulating data protection and information rights. It ensures organisations handle personal information responsibly and promotes openness in public bodies.

The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, is a law that sets out rules for how organisations must handle the personal data of individuals within the EU. It aims to give individuals more control over their data and harmonise data privacy laws.

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