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Conseils, stratégies et analyses pour le recrutement étudiant et l'IA dans l'enseignement supérieur.

UK GDPR prospect data retention periods for schools and universities: table and ICO compliance guide

Prospect Data Retention Periods: What UK Schools Must Know Under GDPR

ICO guidance on GDPR prospect data retention for UK schools: 3 years for marketing contacts, 2 years for applications. Practical retention table and deletion checklist.

Skolbot· 20 May 2026

EU AI Act risk classification pyramid for higher education institutions showing high, limited and minimal risk tiers

Compliance9 min read

EU AI Act Risk Classification for Schools: High, Limited or Minimal?

Practical guide for private higher education institutions: understand EU AI Act risk tiers, identify which AI systems require compliance steps before August 2026.

Skolbot· 19 May 2026

Illustration of an outsourced Data Protection Officer for private higher education: shield, contract document and university building

Compliance13 min read

Outsourced DPO for Private Higher Education: Cost, Scope and Alternatives (UK)

Is an outsourced DPO right for your private university or independent HE provider? Cost, scope, criteria and alternatives — UK GDPR explained for admissions and compliance teams.

Skolbot· 18 May 2026

Illustration of a GDPR-compliant AI chatbot for UK schools with data protection shield and conversation bubbles

Compliance12 min read

GDPR-Compliant Chatbots for UK Schools: 8 Technical Criteria and Vendor Guide 2026

Procuring a GDPR-compliant chatbot for your UK school? 8 technical criteria, a vendor evaluation matrix and 5 contract clauses every admissions team needs.

Skolbot· 16 May 2026

Right to erasure GDPR prospect school: ICO-compliant deletion process illustrated for UK admissions teams

Compliance12 min read

Right to Erasure GDPR: What UK Schools Must Do When a Prospect Requests Deletion

Right to erasure under UK GDPR for prospect data: when schools must act, lawful grounds to refuse, a 5-step process, and CRM/chatbot obligations. ICO-aligned guidance.

Skolbot· 25 April 2026

Illustration of international data transfer compliance for UK schools: globe, data flow arrows, and ICO shield

Compliance11 min read

Data Transfer Outside the EU: A Guide for International Schools

UK GDPR, IDTAs, and adequacy decisions explained for DPOs and IT directors at independent schools and universities with international student populations.

Skolbot· 24 April 2026

Illustration of AI chatbot GDPR data collection compliance for UK higher education schools and universities

Compliance13 min read

AI Chatbot & GDPR: What Data Can UK Schools Collect?

AI chatbot GDPR data collection for UK schools: lawful bases, data minimisation, retention periods and DPIA obligations. What every admissions team needs to know in 2026.

Skolbot· 23 April 2026

Illustration of cookie consent GDPR schools compliance banner and web forms for UK higher education

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· 22 April 2026

Illustration AI bias student recruitment risks safeguards EU AI Act UK GDPR

Compliance10 min read

AI Bias in Student Recruitment: Risks and Safeguards

A UK-focused guide to AI bias risks in student recruitment, EU AI Act classification, the Skolbot Bias Risk Matrix, and a DPO-ready mitigation framework.

Skolbot· 15 April 2026

GDPR guide for student data protection in Irish higher education institutions

Compliance14 min read

GDPR and student data: Irish higher education guide

Everything Irish institutions need to know about GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, DPC obligations, and AI Act duties applied to student data.

Skolbot· 15 April 2026

GDPR audit checklist for schools: shield icon, processing register and DPO in isometric illustration

Compliance13 min read

GDPR Audit for Higher Education: A 20-Point Checklist

20 essential points to audit GDPR compliance at your institution. DPA, processing records, consent, AI Act: the complete checklist.

Skolbot· 28 March 2026

Digital accessibility school website: WCAG compliance checklist and legal obligations for higher education

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· 25 March 2026