AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Nearpod
Renaissance · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
AI Prefect
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
- No school DPA found
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
- No school DPA found
| Supplier | Renaissance |
|---|---|
| Category | lessons |
| Pupil-facing | yes |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | mostly US |
| Trains AI models on inputs | no - Nearpod's AI does not use or collect user data to train the model (AI FAQ) |
| How long inputs are kept | while account active / as needed |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | DPO: Renaissance, Bloomington MN |
| Minimum age | website not directed at under-13s |
| Key safety note | AI Create: teachers preview and edit generated content before use (AI FAQ) |
| Main use | Interactive lessons |
Better-rated alternatives for the same use: Curipod (Amber), LessonUp (AI) (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://nearpod.com/privacy-policy · https://nearpod.com/ai
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/nearpod. 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.