Data protection

How we ensure that personal data is handled responsibly and in compliance with legal standards.

The Welsh Government is committed to protecting the privacy of all Hwb users across the learning community in Wales.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published important news “aimed at people who are involved in safeguarding children: at all levels, and in all sectors in the UK. Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility – not just practitioners in child safeguarding.” (14 September 2023)

Please read A 10 step guide to sharing information to safeguard children. This guide aims to help you feel confident about sharing information when you need to safeguard a child or young person at risk of harm, by providing assurance to organisations and practitioners across Wales that data protection is not a barrier to information sharing.

Terms and conditions
The rules for use of the Hwb website and services
Acceptable use policy
Sets out standards and expectations to ensure users behave responsibly, legally and respectfully when using Hwb and its services
Privacy notice
Explains how the Welsh Government collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use Hwb services
Learner consent
Explains consent and about how Hwb acts under the Public Task requirement
Copyright statement
Clarifies that all content on Hwb is protected by intellectual property laws
School data sharing agreement
An agreement between each school and Hwb that details the purpose of sharing appropriate personal data
Privacy at Microsoft and Google for Education
Summarises the privacy commitments of Microsoft and Google under education-specific agreements
Cookies
Describes the types of cookies used on Hwb.gov.wales