The Covid-19 pandemic created a situation where online learning extended at speed.
During the national lockdowns, when it was not possible for most children to physically
attend school, the efficacy and efficiency of digital platforms made it possible for schools to
fulfil their duties to provide an education. However, the urgency of the situation carried the
risk that this was put in place without adequate consideration of the data protection risks
from various online learning tools. Although the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) …