Running Paper
AI tool summary for DPOs and governors. Running Paper Limited (UK, company 14874659; ICO ZB706592) · Facts last checked 2026-11-01 · Printed 8 November 2026
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For teachers. Illustration, not a measured result. Not part of the rating. Running Paper could save around 15–25 minutes on a first pass of comments on a set of written answers. You still read them and change anything you do not agree with before it counts. Moderate a sample by hand so you know where the tool tends to be generous or harsh.
- Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available
- Minimum age not stated
| Supplier | Running Paper Limited (UK, company 14874659; ICO ZB706592) |
|---|---|
| Category | AI marking of handwritten work |
| Pupil-facing | teacher-facing; pupils sit printed papers by hand; teachers send reviewed feedback to pupils or parents |
| Processor or controller | processor (school, college or trust is controller; privacy policy and FAQ) |
| Where data is stored | core infrastructure and stored student work in the United Kingdom; some processing in the EEA under UK adequacy regulations; limited marking data processed in the US by AI providers under the UK-US Data Bridge or EU SCCs with the UK Addendum (FAQ) |
| Trains AI models on inputs | no - "We don't train any large language models on student data" (FAQ) |
| How long inputs are kept | not stated publicly - set by the school's DPA (available on request) |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | yes - Data Processing Agreement forms part of each customer agreement; DPA, sub-processor list and security policy available on request before signing |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated (contact info@runningpaper.co.uk) |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | teacher reviews every mark before release; Cyber Essentials; not linked to any exam board, so not for real GCSE/A level grades |
| Main use | AI essay and work marking |
Sources: https://www.runningpaper.co.uk/faq · https://www.runningpaper.co.uk/privacy · https://www.runningpaper.co.uk/terms
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/running-paper. 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.