AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Mistral Le Chat
Mistral AI (France) · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 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 | Mistral AI (France) |
|---|---|
| Category | general chatbot |
| Pupil-facing | not stated |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | EU by default (some non-EU subprocessors) |
| Trains AI models on inputs | YES by default on Free, Pro and Student (opt-out in settings); Enterprise off by default |
| How long inputs are kept | until you delete the chat or account |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | 13+ (parental permission where required) |
| 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://help.mistral.ai/en/articles/347617-do-you-use-my-user-data-to-train-your-artificial-intelligence-models · https://legal.mistral.ai/terms/privacy-policy/ · https://legal.mistral.ai/terms/eu-consumers-terms-of-service/
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/mistral-le-chat. 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.