Is Nearpod safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Nearpod Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; No school DPA found) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; No school DPA found; Minimum age website not directed at under-13s: not for younger pupils; check consent). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Nearpod train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - Nearpod's AI does not use or collect user data to train the model (AI FAQ).

What age is Nearpod for?

website not directed at under-13s.

Is there a safer alternative to Nearpod?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Curipod (amber), LessonUp (AI) (amber).

Nearpod

Renaissance · lessons · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff and pupils: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated
No school DPA found

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: US
Minimum age: 13–17
Use case: Interactive lessons
Sector: Schools
Research status: Partial

Safer alternatives

Same main use (Interactive lessons) and sector, rated better for the same audience. Alternatives are suggested from our published ratings; check they meet your needs. How alternatives are chosen

Staff and pupils

Curipod · Amber
2 caution points (this tool: 3): Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
LessonUp (AI) · Amber
2 caution points (this tool: 3): Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Renaissance
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://nearpod.com
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: lessons
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: yes

Your data

Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say.: not stated
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: mostly US
Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff.: no - Nearpod's AI does not use or collect user data to train the model (AI FAQ)
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: while account active / as needed

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://nearpod.com/privacy-policy
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: not stated
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: not stated
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: DPO: Renaissance, Bloomington MN

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: website not directed at under-13s
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: AI Create: teachers preview and edit generated content before use (AI FAQ)
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: partial - AI FAQ read 23 Oct 2026; DPA and AI data storage not stated

Sources

nearpod.comhttps://nearpod.com/privacy-policy
nearpod.comhttps://nearpod.com/ai

Change history

Date	Field	Was	Now	Source
2026-10-23	trains on inputs	—	no - Nearpod's AI does not use or collect user data to train the model (AI FAQ)	nearpod.com
2026-10-23	key safety note	AI features not described in this policy	AI Create: teachers preview and edit generated content before use (AI FAQ)	nearpod.com

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Quick answers

Is Nearpod safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Nearpod Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; No school DPA found) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Data may be stored outside the UK/EU; safeguards not stated; No school DPA found; Minimum age website not directed at under-13s: not for younger pupils; check consent). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Nearpod train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - Nearpod's AI does not use or collect user data to train the model (AI FAQ).
Where is Nearpod data stored?: mostly US.
What age is Nearpod for?: website not directed at under-13s.
Is there a safer alternative to Nearpod?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Curipod (amber), LessonUp (AI) (amber).

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