fobizz
AI tool summary for DPOs and governors. fobizz · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 24 October 2026
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Staff: Amber · Use with caution
- Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
- Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated
- 3 of 6 key fields not stated
Pupils: Amber · Use with caution
- Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
- Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated
- 3 of 6 key fields not stated
| Supplier | fobizz |
|---|---|
| Category | AI tools for schools |
| Pupil-facing | yes - pseudonymous student access |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | France (Scaleway), Luxembourg (AWS); OpenAI Ireland, Azure US |
| Trains AI models on inputs | no - providers configured to prohibit training |
| How long inputs are kept | not stated |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | https://app.fobizz.com/pdfs/fobizz-avv-hessen-12-september-2025.pdf |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | not stated |
| Main use | General AI assistant / chatbot |
Better-rated alternatives for the same use: ChatGPT Edu (Green), Gemini app (Workspace for Education) (Green), Microsoft 365 Copilot (Green)
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://app.fobizz.com/pdfs/fobizz-avv-hessen-12-september-2025.pdf · https://app.fobizz.com/terms_and_conditions
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/fobizz. 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.