AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Pobble (AI writing assessment)
Pobble · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
AI Prefect
Staff: Grey · Not enough information yet
- Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type
- 4 of 6 key fields not stated
Pupils: Grey · Not enough information yet
- Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type
- 4 of 6 key fields not stated
| Supplier | Pobble |
|---|---|
| Category | writing assessment |
| Pupil-facing | indirect - pupils' writing uploaded |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | Europe (AWS) |
| Trains AI models on inputs | not stated |
| How long inputs are kept | up to 5 years after account closure; deletion on request |
| 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 | AI supports assessment but final judgements are human-moderated |
| Main use | AI essay and work marking |
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.pobble.com/knowledge/data-and-privacy-faqs · https://help.pobble.com/knowledge/how-we-use-ai · https://www.pobble.com/privacy-policy
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/pobble. 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.