10:00am – 11:30am (registration from 9:45am)

KCSIE 2024 says “Copies of DBS certificates and records of criminal information disclosed by the candidate are covered by UK GDPR / DPA 2018 Article 10.” The DfE also says that people who process criminal record data should understand their responsibilities as set out in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The legislation around managing and processing criminal data is complex – in addition to the ROA1974, schools are also bound by the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013, 2020 and 2023) , the Police Act 1997 and the DBS Code of Practice.

This webinar is relevant to anyone who sees, or may see, criminal information during the recruitment process; for example, on a DBS certificate, criminal / suitability self-declaration or as a result of an online search on shortlisted candidates.

We will cover:

• The ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and ‘exempt employers’
• The legal framework for processing criminal data – GDPR article 10 and DPA 2018 schedule 1
• Filtering / protected offences – what employers can and cannot take into account when considering a candidate’s criminal history to assess their suitability for the role
• Storing, copying and sharing criminal data – including why the fact that someone has no criminal history is just as confidential as the fact that someone does!
• Can we use criminal information we have found online?

The webinar is therefore useful to Head teachers / Principals, chairs of interview panels, HR professionals, Data Protection Officers, office managers and administrators involved in onboarding / vetting new staff.

About the Presenter
Carolyn is a highly experienced and skilled trainer in the field of child protection and safeguarding. She has already run very successful training programmes for Designated Safeguarding Leads and Safer Recruitment within our sector and will work closely with NASS to ensure that this course meets our need.

Deadline for receipt of cancellations: 21^st March 2025
Deadline for receipt of bookings: 27^th March 2025

As this is a virtual event you will require audio/visual capability i.e. desktop with webcam plus headphones and a microphone or laptop/device with microphone and camera