UK EdTech providers fall short on protecting children’s data, regulator finds
( June 24, 2026, 12:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK providers of educational tech used in schools are often unaware of their responsibility when it comes to children’s data, a report by the country’s data regulator shows on Wednesday. The Information Commissioner's Office found compliance gaps in contracts with schools, outdated privacy information and incomplete data mapping across 28 audited companies. Moving forward, the regulator prepares a new EdTech code to better protect data.Statement follows, audit attached....
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