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Conseils, stratégies et analyses pour le recrutement étudiant et l'IA dans l'enseignement supérieur.
Compliance13 min read
Prospect Data Retention Periods Under PIPEDA: What Canadian Schools Must Know
How long can Canadian universities and colleges keep prospect data under PIPEDA, Loi 25, and provincial privacy laws? Retention table, OPC guidance, and CASL compliance checklist.
Skolbot· May 20, 2026
Compliance9 min read
AI Regulation for Canadian Universities: PIPEDA, AIDA and EU AI Act Exposure
How Canadian universities should approach AI risk classification: PIPEDA obligations, the pending AIDA (Bill C-27), OPC guidance, and EU AI Act extraterritorial reach.
Skolbot· May 19, 2026
Compliance16 min read
Privacy Officer for Canadian Private Higher Education: PIPEDA, Loi 25, and the Case for Outsourcing
PIPEDA requires designated accountability. Loi 25 mandates a Privacy Officer. Here is what Canadian private colleges and universities need to know about scope, cost, and choosing an outsourced privacy compliance officer.
Skolbot· May 18, 2026
Compliance13 min read
PIPEDA-Compliant AI Chatbots for Canadian Schools: Technical Criteria and Vendor Selection 2026
Selecting a PIPEDA-compliant chatbot for Canadian higher education? 8 technical criteria, Loi 25 requirements, a vendor matrix and contract clauses for 2026.
Skolbot· May 16, 2026
Compliance12 min read
AI Chatbot and PIPEDA: What Data Can a School Collect in Canada?
AI chatbot PIPEDA data collection Canada: legal bases, minimisation, retention periods, and Privacy Impact Assessments. What admissions teams must know in 2026.
Skolbot· April 25, 2026
Compliance14 min read
Right to Data Deletion: What Canadian Schools Must Do When a Prospect Requests Erasure
PIPEDA does not include an explicit right to erasure, but Law 25 (Quebec) does — and all provinces impose retention limits. A 5-step process for Canadian admissions teams navigating federal and provincial obligations.
Skolbot· April 25, 2026
Compliance16 min read
AI Bias in Student Admissions: Risks and Safeguards for Canadian Universities
PIPEDA, Loi 25, and Bill C-27 framework, 6 bias sources in Canadian university admissions AI, 4-step mitigation plan, and a compliance checklist for Canadian higher education.
Skolbot· April 24, 2026
Compliance9 min read
Cross-Border Data Transfers for Canadian Schools: Law 25 and PIPEDA
Canadian universities must meet PIPEDA and Quebec's Law 25 before communicating personal information outside Quebec — including mandatory privacy impact assessments for SaaS tools.
Skolbot· April 24, 2026
Compliance11 min read
Cookie Consent & Forms: A GDPR Guide for UK Schools 2026
Everything UK higher education institutions need to know about cookie consent, GDPR-compliant forms, and ICO requirements in 2026.
Skolbot· April 22, 2026
Compliance12 min read
PIPEDA Audit for Canadian Higher Education: 20-Point Checklist
20 essential points to audit privacy compliance at your institution. DPA, processing records, consent, AI Act: the complete checklist.
Skolbot· March 28, 2026
Compliance10 min read
Digital Accessibility for School Websites: UK & EU Obligations 2026
Schools must comply with WCAG 2.1 AA under the Equality Act and European Accessibility Act. Legal requirements, sanctions, and a practical 10-point checklist for higher education.
Skolbot· March 25, 2026
Compliance13 min read
Protecting prospect student data: an operational privacy guide for Canadian admissions teams
How to collect, store and use prospect data in compliance with PIPEDA, Loi 25, and provincial privacy laws. Operational checklist for admissions and marketing teams in Canadian higher education.
Skolbot· March 12, 2026