Copyleaks (AI detector / plagiarism)
AI tool summary for DPOs and governors. Copyleaks · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 24 October 2026
AI Prefect
Staff: Red · Not recommended for school data
- This plan trains on what you type by default; only a per-user opt-out (business/education plans are listed separately)
Pupils: Red · Not recommended for school data
- This plan trains on what you type by default; only a per-user opt-out (business/education plans are listed separately)
| Supplier | Copyleaks |
|---|---|
| Category | AI detector / plagiarism |
| Pupil-facing | sometimes - students may submit |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | not stated |
| Trains AI models on inputs | YES - privacy policy says submitted content may be used to train models unless you opt out via support (enterprise can opt out); AI Detector API content not used |
| How long inputs are kept | kept in the Shared Data Hub (compared with other users' work) when enabled; can be disabled and deletion requested |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | check the Shared Data Hub setting before submitting pupil work |
| Main use | AI writing detection |
Better-rated alternatives for the same use: Winston AI (Amber), ZeroGPT (Amber), GPTZero (Amber)
Before using it: check the minimum age fits your pupils, confirm a data processing agreement is in place, switch off AI training where possible, and record the decision in your DPIA.
Sources: https://copyleaks.com/privacy-policy · https://help.copyleaks.com/s/article/DoesCopyleaksstoremycontent681cc9679d45f · https://copyleaks.com/api/ai-detector
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/copyleaks. Rating is a rules-based summary of the supplier’s published terms. “Not stated” means we could not find it in their documents. This is not legal advice and does not replace your DPIA.