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Insights, strategies, and analysis on student recruitment and AI in higher education.
Compliance11 min read
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· May 20, 2026
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· May 19, 2026
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· May 18, 2026
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· May 16, 2026
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· April 25, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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