Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Thursday, 9 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2017 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: Internet

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether schools are required to inform her Department when their websites and servers are hacked.

Answer: As per my answer to PQ 62140, the Department for Education provides guidance to schools on how to protect data including the key principles, obligations and duties in relation to the Data Protection Act. Schools are not required to notify the Department if their website of servers are hacked, but in the event of a suspected serious breach or loss of personal or private information, schools should report the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 63803
Session: 2016-17
Related items: Schools: Internet
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Internet Schools Hacking
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk