AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
GoGuardian (Beacon / Admin)
GoGuardian · 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 | GoGuardian |
|---|---|
| Category | web filtering / self-harm risk detection |
| Pupil-facing | yes - monitors pupils |
| Processor or controller | processor (school is controller) |
| Where data is stored | USA (UK Extension to EU-US DPF and UK SCCs) |
| Trains AI models on inputs | YES - Beacon's own AI continuously trained on real risk data; not used to train third parties' models |
| How long inputs are kept | not stated |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | https://www.goguardian.com/policies/dpa |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | student browsing data transferred to the US |
| Main use | Web filtering and online monitoring |
Better-rated alternatives for the same use: Lightspeed Alert / Filter (Amber), Securly (filter and AI Chat) (Amber), Impero (classroom management / wellbeing) (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://www.goguardian.com/policies/product-privacy · https://www.goguardian.com/policies/dpa · https://www.goguardian.com/beacon
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/goguardian. 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.