Use of Google education products

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Dear Shetland Islands Council,

I am emailing to ask for information about the adoption of Google Classroom and Google Chromebooks in schools within the local authority area.

- How many, if any, primary and secondary schools are using Google Classroom?
- How many, if any, primary and secondary schools are using Google Chromebooks?

If Google Classroom and/or Chromebooks are being used by any schools within the local authority:

- Please could you share a copy of any risk assessment or privacy impact assessment conducted in relation to the adoption of Google Classroom and/or Google Chromebooks?

- Has any personal data about pupils been shared with Google?

- Who was responsible for the creation of pupil accounts (e.g. Google log-in): (i.e. Local Authority / Schools / Parents / Pupils / Other)

- Was specific written consent sought from parents prior to the creation of the pupil accounts used for Google Classroom and/or Google Chromebooks?

If personal data has been shared with Google;

- What is the GDPR lawful basis under which this personal data has been shared?

- Please could you share the documented decision on the legal basis to demonstrate compliance?

Thank you for your help.

Yours faithfully,

Alasdair Rutherford

Shetland Islands Council

Mr Rutherford

We acknowledge receipt of your request for information.

This is receiving attention, and we will provide you with a response as soon as possible.

Regards, Louise

Louise Adamson
Committee Officer
Governance and Law
Corporate Services Department
Shetland Islands Council
8 North Ness Business Park
LERWICK
Shetland   ZE1 0LZ

Tel:  01595 744555

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Hello,

I refer to your freedom of information request dated 27 March 2019. Shetland Islands Council does not use either Google Classroom or Google Chromebook.

I trust that this response meets your request. However, if you are dissatisfied with the way in which the Council has dealt with your request for information then you may ask the authority to review its actions and decisions in relation to your request, by submitting a formal appeal. The process for lodging appeals is set out in the attached leaflet.

Kind regards,
Sherrell Moncrieff

FOI Contact – Planning & Information
Children’s Services, Shetland Islands Council
Hayfield House, Hayfield Lane, Lerwick, Shetland

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