Padlet (AI features)
AI tool summary for DPOs and governors. Padlet · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 24 October 2026
AI Prefect
Staff: Amber · Use with caution
- Processor/controller role depends on how it is used
Pupils: Amber · Use with caution
- Processor/controller role depends on how it is used
- Minimum age not stated
| Supplier | Padlet |
|---|---|
| Category | collaboration |
| Pupil-facing | yes |
| Processor or controller | both controller and processor (GDPR) |
| Where data is stored | US (EU-US DPF + UK Extension) |
| Trains AI models on inputs | no - personal data not used to train AI |
| How long inputs are kept | as long as necessary; backups/logs up to 30 days; IPs max 30 days |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | https://legal.padlet.com/dpa |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | UK rep: EDPO UK Ltd |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | not stated |
| Main use | Collaboration boards |
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://legal.padlet.com/privacy · https://legal.padlet.com/dpa
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/padlet. 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.