We have a statutory function under section 61 of the Law “to promote public awareness of risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to processing, especially in relation to children“.
Project Bijou Seeds forms part of our strategic plan, and statutory obligation to raise children’s awareness of their rights, and to understand their responsibilities to others.
Timeline
- November 2020: ODPA Schools Outreach Programme launched across all Bailiwick schools.
- January 2022: we joined forces with the Bailiwick's Youth Commission to extend the programme's scope beyond formal school settings.
- July 2022: 'Project Bijou Seeds' branding created.
Project Bijou Seeds is the arm of our social initiative
Project Bijou aimed at young generations.
Aims
The aim of the project is to positively engage all children and young people in:
- how valuable their personal data is,
- why it must be protected, and
- why we must treat others well too.
Developed by teachers, for teachers
The project was developed by our outreach officer (a trained teacher) who worked with local teachers to develop a bespoke set of activities for key year groups linked to the Bailiwick’s ‘Big Picture Curriculum’.
It engages children and young people in games that explain key concepts under the Personal, Social, Health and Economic area of the curriculum such as:
- Understanding what privacy is
- Rules, rights, responsibilities and laws
- Sharing data
- Online presence and communication
- Keeping personal information safe
The Committee for Education, Sport and Culture has given the ODPA ‘authorised agency’ status which allows us to deliver the programme in collaboration with Bailiwick schools.
Flexibility
The project comprises a series of age-appropriate (and fun) activities and resources which can be used in standalone sessions by school’s own PSHE teachers, remotely, or via a dedicated in-school session delivered by the ODPA/Youth Commission.
Since January 2022 we are also offering sessions via the Youth Commission in youth clubs and other settings.
Why schools?
Children and young people are powerful drivers of cultural change. We want our outreach programme to harness that power to enhance our local population’s understanding, awareness, and appreciation of their rights under the local data protection law.
If children’s awareness of data protection is enhanced, everyone benefits:
1. A well-informed young person is less likely to fall victim to harms that may arise from misuse of their personal data.
2. A well-informed young person may share their new awareness with adults in their lives, so the message is spread wider.
3. When these engaged and informed individuals enter the workforce their awareness, attitudes, and actions could serve to strengthen overall compliance.
How to get involved
To book a session please email
communications@odpa.gg or call us on 01481 742074.
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