Appropriate Use: Generative AI
Be aware that these Generative AI tools contain functionality which allows the upload of pictures and files. It is the responsibility of the user not to upload content or enter prompts which may generate inappropriate or concerning text or imagery, or which contains any personal, sensitive or confidential information.
Please also refer to the Scottish Government’s AI Guidance for Schools when using any kind of AI tool within education.
Overview
Unlike the public version of Gemini, the education version is built to act like a secure “digital vault” for your school.
Think of it as the difference between a public park (the regular AI) and a locked classroom (Gemini Education).
The “Big Three” Privacy Promises
For teachers, Google provides three non-negotiable protections that are active by default:
Your Data is Not for Sale
Google does not use any information from Gemini Education to build profiles for advertising. There are zero ads in the experience.
Not used for Training AI
In the public version of AI, the system “learns” from what people type. In Gemini Education, your prompts and the AI’s answers are never used to train Google’s AI models. Your ideas stay yours.
No Human Reviewers
No human reviewers at Google look at what you or your students type. Everything is processed by secure, automated systems.
The sections below, go into these features in more detail.
Enterprise Grade Data Protection
Unlike consumer versions of AI, Gemini Education is treated as a Core Service under the Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service. This means it inherits the same legal and security protections as Gmail, Docs, and Drive.
Robust Compliance and Certifications
Google maintains high-level certifications to ensure these tools are safe for school environments, specifically targeting laws that protect user information:
Advanced Administrator Controls
The Glow Team have granular control over how Gemini is deployed and used within Glow tenancies:
Safety for Younger Users (not currently available within Glow)
For students who have access, Google enforces stricter content filters and default protections.
These safeguards are designed to block age-inappropriate content (such as age-gated substances) and promote responsible AI literacy through built-in educational resources.
Summary Comparison of Privacy Levels
| Feature | Personal Gemini (Free) | Gemini Education (Core Glow Service) |
|---|---|---|
| Model Training | May use data for training | Strictly Prohibited |
| Human Review | Possible for improvement | Prohibited |
| Data Retention | User-managed | Admin-managed |
| Security Standards | Standard Consumer | Enterprise-grade (SOC/IOS) |