AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Turnitin Clarity
Turnitin · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
AI Prefect
Staff: Amber · Use with caution
- Training depends on plan or settings
- Doesn’t say where data is stored
- No school DPA found
Pupils: Amber · Use with caution
- Training depends on plan or settings
- Doesn’t say where data is stored
- No school DPA found
| Supplier | Turnitin |
|---|---|
| Category | writing environment / AI assistant |
| Pupil-facing | yes - students |
| Processor or controller | processor (institution is controller) |
| Where data is stored | not stated |
| Trains AI models on inputs | de-identified assignment data may be used to improve the assistant; no generative LLM trained on essays |
| 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 | records edits, paste events, time and draft snapshots visible to instructors |
| Main use | Writing feedback for pupils |
Better-rated alternatives for the same use: FeedbackFruits (Acai AI) (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://guides.turnitin.com/hc/en-us/articles/36983230792461-FAQs-for-students-using-Turnitin-Clarity · https://www.turnitin.co.uk/trust-center
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/turnitin-clarity. 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.