DSL definition

DSL refers to a set of service-enhancing copper technologies that are designed to provide digital communications services over copper Loops either in addition to or instead of normal analog voice service, sometimes referred to herein as xDSL, including, but not limited to, the following:
DSL means the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead. References to the DSL include the Deputy DSL (DDSL) where the DSL is unavailable.

Examples of DSL in a sentence

  • Sites with DSL, EVDO or VSAT access connections as primary access.

  • When deciding whether there is a ‘good reason’ to examine data or files on a device, the staff member should only do so if they reasonably suspect that the data has been, or could be, used to: Cause harm, and/or Undermine the safe environment of the school or disrupt teaching, and/or Commit an offence If inappropriate material is found on the device, it is up to the DSL / Headteacher / other member of the senior leadership team to decide on a suitable response.

  • Involve the DSL (or deputy) without delay if they believe that a search has revealed a safeguarding risk Authorised staff members may examine, and in exceptional circumstances erase, any data or files on a device that they have confiscated where they believe there is a ‘good reason’ to do so.

  • Any safeguarding concerns will be raised with the academy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

  • Explain to the pupil why they are being searched, and how and where the search will happen, and give them the opportunity to ask questions about it Seek the pupil’s co-operation Contact the child’s parents The authorised staff member should: Inform the DSL (or deputy) of any searching incidents where they had reasonable grounds to suspect a pupil was in possession of a banned item.


More Definitions of DSL

DSL or “Digital Subscriber Line” means a family of technologies generically referred to as DSL, or xDSL, capable of transforming ordinary phone lines (also known as ‘twisted copper pairs’) into high speed digital lines;
DSL means Service Provider ADSL and SDSL products and services;
DSL means Digital Subscriber Line technology.
DSL is as described in Attachment 3 of this Agreement.
DSL means technology which permits broadband transmission over copper telephone lines, allowing for the provision of high speed data services.
DSL means a digital subscriber line or a modem technology that provides Broadband transport over telephone lines.