AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Perplexity (Enterprise Pro)
Perplexity AI · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
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Staff: Amber · Use with caution
- Training depends on plan or settings
- Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
- Doesn’t say where data is stored
Pupils: Amber · Use with caution
- Training depends on plan or settings
- Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
- Doesn’t say where data is stored
| Supplier | Perplexity AI |
|---|---|
| Category | search chatbot |
| Pupil-facing | not stated |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | not stated |
| Trains AI models on inputs | Enterprise: no (incl. third-party models); consumer tier not covered |
| How long inputs are kept | not stated |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| 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://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/11187708-data-retention-and-privacy-for-enterprise-organizations-and-users · https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/11652701-data-retention-for-enterprise
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/perplexity. 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.