In Plain English
AI-generatedEducation (Information Sharing) Bill would set rules for when information about people who are or have been in education or training can be disclosed or used. It aims to make it easier for schools, colleges, training providers and related public bodies to share data across sectors—such as education, transport and technology—while protecting individuals’ privacy and ensuring proper safeguards.
Key Points
- Creates a framework for the disclosure and use of information about learners with clear lawful bases and safeguards.
- Allows information sharing between education providers, training organisations and other public bodies (including transport and technology sectors) to improve services, safeguarding and decision‑making.
- Sets out the purposes for sharing and requires compliance with privacy, data minimisation and retention rules, aligned with current data protection law.
- Establishes governance and accountability measures, including duties to set up information-sharing arrangements and oversight by relevant authorities.
- Clarifies who is covered by the rules (current and former learners) and the responsibilities of organisations handling the data.
Progress
The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. It will move to Committee stage for clause‑by‑clause scrutiny, followed by Report and Third Reading, before progressing to the Lords.
Who is affected?
Learners (current and former)Parents and guardiansEducation and training providers (schools, colleges, universities, private training organisations)Local authorities and education authoritiesPublic bodies and government departments (e.g., Department for Education, Department for Transport)Transport operators and agenciesEducation technology providers and vendorsData protection regulators and oversight bodiesStaff and administrators handling education information
Generated 21 February 2026
