Google apps - Do we need parent consent & can someone share one if we do. (Primary)

[GrumbleDook]

I did notice someone complain about worrying concerns around CS First, especially as it was becoming a Google Workspace for Education additional service, as opposed to a core service, although I don't know the finer details about the concerns.

 

There are valid considerations that will need to be made because it is not a core service and therefore not covered by the standard Google Workspace for Education T&Cs.

 

I’ll be honest, this is going to create a problem. If it is used for curriculum delivery, consent is inappropriate. However, as Google have identified consent as *their* lawful basis for processing then *they* have to collect it as they are DC for the additional services. The school could still use public task for their side of things (it would be hard though), unless there is a Joint Controller agreement in there (which there does not appear to be).

 

I think I might drop Dean a line and sort out a group chat with some DPOs (if he is not already following this).

[EduDataPro]

Thanks guys, some clarity from the Google UK Edu team would definitely be useful. I'm surprised it's 'Under 18' not 'under 13', as COPPA applies 'Under 13'. Also for the 'additional services' they say the standard Google privacy notice applies which would infer it was useable by those 13 upwards like most other Google offerings.