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Data security and compliance

Data security you can trust, compliance you can prove.

Choose GDPRiS to simplify your GDPR compliance journey, strengthen data security, and safeguard your school’s reputation.

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60,000+ users

manage their compliance with GDPRiS platform

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90%

satisfaction with our platform support

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CPD

certified, role-based training for school staff

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A-rated security

that aligns with GDPR and education sector standards

Why choose us

Data protection serves as your first line of defence in safeguarding your school’s data. From compliance and DPO support to cyber security services, we’ve got you covered.

Responsible data handling

Track the seven guiding principles of GDPR with ease and build a strong culture of accountability.

Fully GDPR compliant

Looking to achieve compliance best practice? You’ve come to the right place. Our high security practises and specialist knowledge of the education sector delivers best-in-class compliance, alongside a comprehensive log of account activity.

Auditing tools

Stay one step ahead with our cutting-edge monitoring and auditing tools, designed to support you to identify areas of vulnerability and take appropriate, timely action.

One dashboard, total oversight

Scalable compliance that grows with your MAT. Seamlessly manage data protection across multiple sites and generate reports for a single school or multiple schools in just a few clicks.

Document sharing & training

Make compliance second nature, with easy and effective tools to keep staff well-informed about policy decisions and provide training, all in one place.

2,000+ schools & MATs

…trust us to strengthen their data protection and security practices.

"The GDPRiS system provides a centralised platform for logging all necessary information and managing staff access efficiently. Its training module is ideal for delivering annual compliance training to all employees, and the DPO service is an invaluable resource, supported by a team that is both knowledgeable and helpful."

Julia Culham

The University of Kent Academies Trust

"It is a very user friendly system that allows me to log any Data Breach or SAR/FOI Request. It also sends helpful reminders if the expiry date is close."

Abby Bartlett

The Purbeck School

"I find the system easy to use, and if I have any issues, the support provided is quick and very good."

Claire Fallow

Chumleigh Community College

"So helpful, gives a lot of reassurance, and over time working with GDPRiS has impacted the general understanding of data management across the Trust."

Emma Markie

Mactinyre Academies

"We love working with GDPRiS. We couldn't deliver the service we offer to over 400 schools without the GDPRiS platform at the heart of what we offer."

Clare Wilson

Education Data Hub

"As a DPO that is also a teacher, I've found GDPRiS essential to help me keep an online track of all the paperwork that my role requires."

Sarah Badger

Green Lanes Primary School

"Quick to follow up on incidents. Available to speak to directly. Easy to navigate portal."

Jane Lee

Victoria Road Primary School

"I think the system is great, has all our data protection requirements all in one place."

June Smart

Westcountry Schools Trust

"Great onboarding support, ease of use, and great additional resources available."

Kathryn Mcburnie

The Sir John Brunner Foundation

Evidence made easy

We make data protection easy to manage so you can focus on delivering great education, while staying secure behind the scenes. Identify risks early and act before they become issues. 

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Track compliance

Visual dashboards and smart KPIs help you quickly see where you stand and what steps you need to take next.

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Data mapping

Easily build and maintain your RoPa with ready-made data maps and DPIA questionnaires.

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Incident management

Track and respond to breaches fast with a built-in incident register and automated countdown timers.

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Reporting without the hassle

Create ready-to-share reports for SLT, governors, and trustees; ideal for inspections, audits, or year-end reviews.

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Request management

Manage SARs, FOIs, EIRs, and complaints on time with a structured, searchable system and automatic countdown.

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Training

Share policies and training in-platform, track staff completion with a clear audit trail.

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Flexible design

One school or large trust, GDPRiS adapts to your needs; helping you work smarter, not harder.

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Notifications

Manage approaching deadlines and see trends, like patterns across schools within a trust.

Flexible, secure, and built around you

Build a data security and compliance solution that fits your needs with our Secure package. Explore the full ParentPay Group suite, with packages designed to work together for a safer, more connected school day.

Included in

Secure

Education-focused data protection and cyber security
Includes:
  • Complete data protection compliance platform
  • Attack surface management
  • Managed awareness training and phishing
  • Threat intelligence updates
  • DPO support service
  • ICO-registered DPO contact
  • Office 365 / Google security review
  • Cloud endpoint security review
  • Cloud data governance review
  • Cloud audit log review
Learn more

Optimise

Tools and insights to help your school thrive
Includes:
  • Attendance and unexplained absence messaging
  • Assessment, performance, and exams
  • Census and statutory returns
  • Conduct management
  • Class management (Class View and Seating Plans until March 2027)
  • Reporting, data, and insights
  • Timetabling, options, and cover
  • Pupil and staff data
  • SEND management
  • Interventions
  • SIMS Next Generation
  • Trust centralised performance management (Group Hub until March 2027)
  • Hosting and support (optional)
Learn more

Pay

Make everything from clubs to dinner money seamless
Includes:
  • Menu selection
  • Clubs & trips
  • Wraparound care
  • Shops & donations pages
  • Single basket checkout
  • Automatic top up
  • Reporting & insights
  • MIS and catering integration
  • Settle to multiple accounts
  • SIMS Dinner Money
  • Group management application
Learn more

Engage

Communicate and collaborate quickly and easily
Includes:
  • SMS/email messaging
  • In app notifications
  • Parent & student app
  • Data collection
  • Attendance insights
  • Conduct insights
  • Assessment insights
  • Clubs & activities
  • Timetable
  • Reports
  • School calendar
  • Homework *H2 2026
  • Parents' evening booking *H2 2026
  • Google & Apple single sign-on *H2 2026
  • Class management (Class View and Seating Plans)
Learn more

Finance

Budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting simplified
Includes:
  • Suppliers and supplier payments
  • Income and debtors
  • Budgets and staffing including personnel links
  • Chart of accounts
  • Financial tasks
  • Data exchange with a local authority
  • Statutory reporting
  • Users and permissions
  • Period and year end
  • Equipment / asset management and loans
  • Transactional reporting and audits
  • Hosting
  • Support and FMS extra database (optional)
Learn more
Included in

Secure

Education-focused data protection and cyber security
Includes:
  • Complete data protection compliance platform
  • Attack surface management
  • Managed awareness training and phishing
  • Threat intelligence updates
  • DPO support service
  • ICO-registered DPO contact
  • Office 365 / Google security review
  • Cloud endpoint security review
  • Cloud data governance review
  • Cloud audit log review
Learn more

Optimise

Tools and insights to help your school thrive
Includes:
  • Attendance and unexplained absence messaging
  • Assessment, performance, and exams
  • Census and statutory returns
  • Conduct management
  • Class management (Class View and Seating Plans until March 2027)
  • Reporting, data, and insights
  • Timetabling, options, and cover
  • Pupil and staff data
  • SEND management
  • Interventions
  • SIMS Next Generation
  • Trust centralised performance management (Group Hub until March 2027)
  • Hosting and support (optional)
Learn more

Pay

Make everything from clubs to dinner money seamless
Includes:
  • Menu selection
  • Clubs & trips
  • Wraparound care
  • Shops & donations pages
  • Single basket checkout
  • Automatic top up
  • Reporting & insights
  • MIS and catering integration
  • Settle to multiple accounts
  • SIMS Dinner Money
  • Group management application
Learn more

Engage

Communicate and collaborate quickly and easily
Includes:
  • SMS/email messaging
  • In app notifications
  • Parent & student app
  • Data collection
  • Attendance insights
  • Conduct insights
  • Assessment insights
  • Clubs & activities
  • Timetable
  • Reports
  • School calendar
  • Homework *H2 2026
  • Parents' evening booking *H2 2026
  • Google & Apple single sign-on *H2 2026
  • Class management (Class View and Seating Plans)
Learn more

Finance

Budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting simplified
Includes:
  • Suppliers and supplier payments
  • Income and debtors
  • Budgets and staffing including personnel links
  • Chart of accounts
  • Financial tasks
  • Data exchange with a local authority
  • Statutory reporting
  • Users and permissions
  • Period and year end
  • Equipment / asset management and loans
  • Transactional reporting and audits
  • Hosting
  • Support and FMS extra database (optional)
Learn more
Audits

Need to conduct a data audit with confidence? We got you.

Run internal audits with GDPRiS to spot risks early and prove strong governance in action.
Review policies, processes, and documents independently to cut costs, avoid surprises, and focus improvements.

For MAT leaders, this proactive approach strengthens Audit and Risk Committees, builds confidence, and shows real commitment to data protection; boosting readiness, resilience, and reputation.

SIMS MIS for schools

Streamlined data protection with SIMS MIS integration

Pairing GDPRiS with your SIMS MIS creates a powerful solution for efficient school operations and robust data security.

Related resources

Check out our blogs and guides for tips and insights on staying secure and compliant.