ICO flags data protection concerns across UK edtech - UKTN

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The UK Information Commissioner's Office has flagged multiple data protection weaknesses across edtech tools used in schools. Its audits of 28 providers found issues around role definitions, contracts, data mapping, data minimization, storage limits, privacy notices, and DPIAs. The report also shows that the regulator has already driven many improvements by working directly with providers. The article matters to edtech vendors because it highlights where school-facing software will face closer compliance scrutiny. The ICO is also continuing work with education authorities to improve how children's personal data is handled.

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