AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
AI Prefect
Staff: Red · Not recommended for school data
- Trains on what you type by default, with no school-level opt-out stated
Pupils: Red · Not recommended for school data
- Trains on what you type by default, with no school-level opt-out stated
- Supplier says it is not for pupils
- Minimum age 18: not suitable for under-18s
| Supplier | ElevenLabs |
|---|---|
| Category | AI voice / text-to-speech |
| Pupil-facing | no - 18+ only |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | not stated |
| Trains AI models on inputs | YES - voice data used to improve models unless user opts out in settings (applies to new data only) |
| How long inputs are kept | not stated |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Key safety note | must not upload recordings of anyone under 18 to create or train a voice |
| Main use | Text-to-speech and reading support |
Better-rated alternatives for the same use: Anthology Ally (AI Alt Text Assistant) (Amber), Clicker (Cai) (Amber), Microsoft Immersive Reader (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://help.elevenlabs.io/hc/en-us/articles/29952728805393-Is-my-data-used-to-improve-ElevenLabs-AI-models · https://elevenlabs.io/privacy-policy · https://elevenlabs.io/use-policy
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/elevenlabs. 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.