DIGITAL SAFEGUARD — GOVERNANCE & ACADEMIC RECORD

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An integrated view of policy responsibilities, the complete reference list and transparent disclosure of generative-AI support.

Integrated governance model

Strategic policy, legal and AITSL matrix

Effective ICT risk management requires educators to look beyond isolated school rules. Both scenarios engage local procedures, Victorian departmental policy, federal legislation and professional standards.

The matrix maps the fictional Aurevian College context to current policy, legislative and AITSL responsibilities. Local systems and procedures are identified as scenario assumptions unless independently verified.

Governance levelCybersafety & student wellbeingCopyright & intellectual propertyProfessional connection
Local school proceduresImmediate safety, leadership notification, appropriate evidence preservation, wellbeing support and documentation.Unpublish material, preserve records, notify leadership or the copyright contact and audit related teaching spaces.Apply verified organisational processes rather than assumed systems or roles.
Victorian departmental policyDigital Technologies—Responsible Use; Managing and Reporting School Incidents; eduSafe Plus and ISOC thresholds.Intellectual Property and Copyright policy and departmental advice.Proportionate decision-making, documentation and specialist escalation.
Federal legislation and regulatorsOnline Safety Act 2021, eSafety platform-reporting and regulatory pathways.Copyright Act 1968, including statutory educational licensing and applicable licence conditions.Do not independently classify uncertain legal thresholds; seek appropriate advice.
AITSL Graduate Standards4.4 Maintain student safety; 4.5 safe and ethical ICT use; 7.2 organisational compliance.4.5 safe, responsible and ethical ICT use; 7.2 legislative and organisational compliance.Connect classroom action to professional, administrative and legislative responsibilities.
Policy-navigation principle. Educators should verify the current policy, apply a proportionate and student-centred response, document decisions through approved systems, and seek specialist advice when legal or reporting thresholds are uncertain.

APA 7 reference list

References

Attorney-General’s Department. (2022). Consumer survey on online copyright infringement 2022. Australian Government. https://www.ag.gov.au/rights-and-protections/publications/consumer-surveys-online-copyright-infringement

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. (n.d.). Australian professional standards for teachers. https://www.aitsl.edu.au/standards

Australian Government. (1968). Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Federal Register of Legislation. https://www.legislation.gov.au/C1968A00063/latest/text

Australian Government. (2021). Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth). Federal Register of Legislation. https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2021A00076/latest/text

Be You. (n.d.). Be You. https://beyou.edu.au/

Creative Commons. (n.d.). About CC licenses. https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

eSafety Commissioner. (2021). The online experiences of children in Australia: Snapshot—cyberbullying. https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/the-online-experiences-of-children-in-australia/snapshot-cyberbullying

eSafety Commissioner. (2025). Cyberbullying Scheme: Regulatory guidance. https://www.esafety.gov.au/industry/codes/industry-regulation/cyberbullying-regulatory-guidance

Selwyn, N. (2022). Education and technology: Key issues and debates (3rd ed.). Bloomsbury Academic. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350145573

Smartcopying. (n.d.). Creating learning and teaching resources. https://smartcopying.edu.au/

State of Victoria, Department of Education. (2025). Digital Technologies—Responsible Use. https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/digital-technologies-responsible-use/policy

State of Victoria, Department of Education. (2026). Intellectual Property and Copyright. https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/intellectual-property-and-copyright/policy

State of Victoria, Department of Education. (2026). Managing and Reporting School Incidents (Including Emergencies). https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/managing-and-reporting-school-incidents-including-emergencies/policy

Staughton College. (2024). Attendance policy. https://www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Attendance.pdf

Staughton College. (2025). Acceptable use agreement policy. https://www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Acceptable-Use-Agreement-Policy5.pdf

Staughton College. (2025). Mobile phones policy. https://www.staughtoncollege.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mobile-phones-policy-2025.pdf

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