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Insights, strategies, and analysis on student recruitment and AI in higher education.

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

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· April 25, 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· April 24, 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· April 23, 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· April 22, 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· April 15, 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· March 28, 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· March 25, 2026

Operational guide to protecting prospect student data under GDPR

Compliance10 min read

Protecting prospect student data: an operational GDPR guide for admissions teams

How to collect, store and use prospect data in GDPR compliance. Operational checklist for admissions and marketing teams in higher education.

Skolbot· March 12, 2026

Guide to the EU AI Act for higher education institutions

Compliance8 min read

The EU AI Act and Higher Education: What Your Institution Needs to Know

Practical guide to the EU AI Act for higher education institutions. Risk classification, obligations, compliance timeline and what to demand from AI vendors.

Skolbot· March 7, 2026

GDPR guide for student data protection in higher education institutions

Compliance13 min read

GDPR and student data: complete guide for schools

Everything schools need to know about GDPR applied to student data: legal bases, consent, DPO, AI Act and country-specific obligations. Practical guide.

Skolbot· January 23, 2026