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🔒 Technology, Data Protection, and Future Security
  • Regarding data protection and future security, the announced discontinuation of Duolingo for Schools is particularly relevant:
  • Metric/FeatureEdumapsDuolingo for Schools
    GDPR-oriented use in schools✔️ Yes, designed for school and institutional use, VIDIS-approvedMust be assessed individually based on Duolingo’s privacy documentation
    Server/data locationGermanyDuolingo is a US provider; details must be checked in current privacy documentation
    Own content remains exportable✔️ YesLimited, as Duolingo course content is not your own teaching material
    Privacy settings for students✔️ Configurable via roles/sharing/instance✔️ According to Quickstart, including settings for forum, events, friend requests/leagues, and mature content
    Future security of the school product✔️ Product is actively developedDuolingo for Schools will be discontinued on 2027-07-31
    Dependency on consumer appLowHigh, as Duolingo for Schools is based on Duolingo
  • Assessment: Duolingo for Schools can remain useful until its discontinuation, but it is not a long-term solution for schools that require custom language courses, their own materials, school-wide workflows, and full data control.
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