Section: Topic 3 | E-safety and E-learning

Section outline

The Organisational Response

Different organisations will need to frame different responses to e-safety issues. The educational response will vary depending on whether children, young people or adults are being taught.
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E-Safety Ad

Safeguarding - Ofsted Perspective

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Ann Thunhurst, Manager JISC RSC SouthEast presenting on Ofsted Safegurading agenda
Presented By: Ann Thunhurst Manager JISC RSC SouthEast

Presented Date: Monday 29th of March 2010

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Meeting Your E-Safety Obligations

Jackie Milne from JISC Legal is presenting this webcast on Learning providers legal obligations in regards to e-safety
Presented By: Jackie Milne JISC Legal

Presented Date: Monday 29th of March 2010

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Links to policies and resources for viewing and download

Safeguarding FE and skills learners in a digital world - Becta publication

NCYPE e-Safety policy

Becta Acceptable Use Policy

A Checklist for FE & Skills providers supporting 14-19 learners working with technology

Acceptable Use Policy - Becta publication for schools

Safer Practice with Technology - Kent County Council publication

JISC Legal e-Safety Policy Checklist - 03/03/10

External Resources & Links

e-Safety Policy Checklist - 03/03/10

A checklist of questions for institutions to consider when updating or framing an e-safety policy.

Web 2.0: Tutor's Legal Issues Checklist - 21/04/2009

This Checklist has been specifically created by JISC Legal to assist tutors delivering Web 2.0 technologies.

Podcasts and the Law - 11/04/2007

An outline of the legal issues of podcasting as an educational tool and practical advice on how institutions can ensure legal compliance.

IT Law for FE and HE Senior Management - 01/11/2005

This paper summarises the legal issues involved in the development and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in learning and teaching.

Monitoring Internet Use - 12/12/2003

This document describes when monitoring is legally permissible.

Legal Risks and Liabilities for IT Services in FE and HE - 01/09/2003

ARCHIVED This paper brings together risks associated with the laws of contract and torts, employment law, privacy and data protection.

Duty of Care in the Further and Higher Education Sectors - 01/10/2002

ARCHIVED

An examination of what legal duty of care is required in the ICT environment by FE and HE institutions.

Safeguarding - Meeting your e-Safety Duties - 03/03/10

This webcast was designed to assist institutions in meeting their legal duties and inspection needs in relation to safeguarding and e-security.

Interception and Monitoring Law - 16/05/07

Webcast providing practical guidance on legally accessing user email accounts, computer hard drive or network storage.

Swift Action by Website Beats Defamation

Removing potentially libellous material posted by website users as soon as possible can protect from liability

RIPA (Part 2) New Codes of Practice (22/01/2010)

Further to consultation on The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Home Office has published new Codes of Practice that will come into force on 6 April 2010.

Increased Penalties for Data Misuse (19/10/2009)

In response to a call from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) the government are consulting on amending the Data Protection Act 1998.

Students and Universities Eleventh Report (29/09/2009)

Recommendations that Government bring forward legislation to strengthen the whistle-blowing procedures in the 1988 Education Reform Act.

Defamation on the Internet - Consultation (16/09/2009)

The Ministry of Justice seeks views on updating defamation law so it is fit for the modern age.

Blogger Loses Right to Anonymity (18/06/09)

The High Court has ruled that a blogger has no reasonable expectation to anonymity due to the public nature of the activity.

Liability for Defamation does not Limit Free Speech (13/03/09)

European Court of Human Rights maintains a new defamation action can be brought for every access to online defamatory material.

Is a college infringing student rights to privacy by using remote monitoring on PCs where private email correspondence is taking place?

What is the legal position with regard to gaining access to an email account where the account holder is deceased?

There are a number of aspects to this which must be considered.

How do I find out what level of security our institution should be using for personal information? Do we need to encrypt personal data?

We have been running blog and wiki workshops for a few months now. What are the DP implications of this?

Cybercrime FAQs

Interception and Monitoring Law FAQs

These FAQs are based on on general queries posted to our enquiry service.

JISC Legal e-Safety Presentation RSC South East (19/03/10)

Jackie Milne's presentation 'e-Safety and the Law: How to Safeguard Your Learners' via Instant Presenter to viewers at RSC South East.

e-Safety Background Video for England

Background Video for England
Safeguarding: Meeting your e-safety duties (England)

e-Safety Background Video for Northern Ireland

Background Video for Northern Ireland
Safeguarding: Meeting your e-safety duties (Northern Ireland)

e-Safety Background Video for Scotland

Background Video for Scotland

Safeguarding: Meeting your e-Safety Duties (Scotland)

Background Video for Wales

Background Video for Wales
Safeguarding: Meeting your e-safety duties (Wales)

e-Safety Guidance Video - 03/03/10

A short guidance video on the legal duty of institutions to safeguard learners within the context of e-Safety.

e-Safety Policy Checklist - 03/03/10

A checklist of questions for institutions to consider when updating or framing an e-safety policy.

Web 2.0: Tutor's Legal Issues Checklist - 21/04/2009

This Checklist has been specifically created by JISC Legal to assist tutors delivering Web 2.0 technologies.

Hosting Liability - Overview for FE and HE Institutions - 23/11/2007

An examination into the extent to which FE or HE institutions are responsible for content which is made available on their computer systems.

Hosting Liability - Essentials for FE and HE Institutions - 23/11/2007

Essentials guide for FE and HE on ISP liability for online content.

Institutional Access to Staff and Student IT Accounts and IT Equipment - MODEL POLICY

The purpose of this Model Policy is to outline the circumstances in which it is permissible for an institution to access the IT accounts of staff members or students.

Podcasts and the Law - 11/04/2007

An outline of the legal issues of podcasting as an educational tool and practical advice on how institutions can ensure legal compliance.

Cybercrime Essentials - 01/02/2007

The prevalence of computer related crime means that FE and HE institutions are affected in many of the same ways as other businesses, organisations and individuals.

Cybercrime Overview - 01/02/2007

This Cybercrime overview paper explores the main obligations imposed on institutions concerning the provision and use of IT facilities in terms of cybercrime.

IT Law for FE and HE Senior Management - 01/11/2005

This paper summarises the legal issues involved in the development and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in learning and teaching.

Monitoring Internet Use - 12/12/2003

This document describes when monitoring is legally permissible.

Duty of Care in the Further and Higher Education Sectors - 01/10/2002

ARCHIVED

An examination of what legal duty of care is required in the ICT environment by FE and HE institutions.

National Education Network: e-Safety Audit Tool

Schools and colleges can assess their own level of e-safety using this online tool.

Anti-Bullying Alliance

Founded in 2002, the Anti-Bullying Alliance provides information on how to effectively tackle bullying in different environments.

Your Inspectorate

Safeguarding is a crucial and influential part of the college inspection and review process. This will include the e-safety of learners.

IWF

The Internet Watch Foundation, established in 1996, aims to minimise the availability of online criminal content.

CEOP and Thinkuknow

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the exploitation of children.

Becta

Becta work mainly with the Government departments within DCSF (Department for Children Schools and Families) and BIS (Business innovation and Skills). Becta provides guidance for schools and colleges on keeping learners e-safe.

Information Commissioner's Office

The ICO site offers guidance on data protection and how to keep personal information safe.

JANET

Information on and examples of acceptable and unacceptable use of computer systems as well as practical tips on dealing with computer crime.

Association of Chief Police Officers

Internet/email Policies (UK)

ACAS, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, have advice leaflets on "Internet and e-mail policies".

Section outline

The Organisational Response