GDPR

Data Protection

At River Tyne Academy Gateshead, we take our responsibilities under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 seriously. Protecting the privacy, security and confidentiality of personal information is a key priority across our academy. 

We are committed to ensuring that all personal data relating to pupils, families, staff, governors, visitors and other stakeholders is handled lawfully, fairly and securely. 

To support us in meeting our data protection obligations, our Trust works with specialist data protection advisors who provide expert guidance and support to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice. 

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The Trust has appointed an independent Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance with data protection legislation and provide advice and support on data protection matters. 

If you have any questions, concerns or requests relating to personal data, please contact our DPO: 

Data Protection Officer: Judicium Consulting Ltd 

Address:
72 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 6AE 

Email: dataservices@judicium.com 

Telephone: 0203 326 9174 

Lead Contact: Craig Stilwell 

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) gives members of the public the right to request information held by the Trust and its schools. 

Requests for personal information about yourself should be made through a Subject Access Request (SAR) under UK GDPR rather than through the Freedom of Information process. 

Making a Freedom of Information Request

Freedom of Information requests can be submitted by email to: 

trust@rtmat.org.uk 

To help us process your request efficiently, please: 

• Clearly describe the information you are seeking. 

• Provide as much detail as possible to help identify the information required. 

• Be aware that we may contact you for clarification if necessary. 

• Note that where information is already publicly available, we will direct you to the relevant source. 

The Trust will provide reasonable advice and assistance to anyone making a request. 

Responses to Requests

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Trust: 

• Will respond within the statutory timescales. 

• May withhold or redact information where a legal exemption applies. 

• Will explain any decision to refuse or partially refuse a request. 

• Will provide any information held where only part of a request can be fulfilled. 

• May charge a fee where permitted under the legislation. 

• May refuse requests that are considered vexatious or repeated under Section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act. 

Policies and Further Information

The following documents provide further information about how we collect, use, store and protect personal information: 

• Privacy Notice for Pupils and Parents/Carers 

• Privacy Notice for Staff 

• Privacy Notice for Job Applicants 

• Privacy Notice for Visitors and Contractors 

• Data Protection Policy 

• Freedom of Information Policy and Publication Scheme 

• Subject Access Request (SAR) Form 

If you require any of these documents in an alternative format, please contact the academy office.