AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Socrative (Socrative AI)
Showbie Inc · 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 | Showbie Inc |
|---|---|
| Category | quizzes / formative assessment |
| Pupil-facing | yes - students answer; AI teacher-facing |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | AI via OpenAI |
| Trains AI models on inputs | no - not used for model training |
| How long inputs are kept | OpenAI may keep prompts up to 30 days |
| 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 | no student names/IDs sent to OpenAI; AI Insights uses anonymised responses |
| Main use | Quizzes and classroom games |
Better-rated alternatives for the same use: Kahoot! (AI features) (Green), Carousel Learning (AI Insights) (Amber), Wayground (formerly Quizizz) (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://help.socrative.com/en/articles/8770573-data-handling-faq-for-socrative-ai · https://www.socrative.com/privacy/
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/socrative. 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.