The Polish personal data protection authority (UODO) organized a conference on October 27 and 28, 2026 to inaugurate the 17th edition of its educational program "Your Data - Your Business", focused on the protection of children's data, artificial intelligence, and safety in schools.

The event brought together representatives from public institutions and the education sector to discuss the challenges of the digital world for minors. The president of UODO, Mirosław Wróblewski, emphasized the risks related to new technologies, including the use of artificial intelligence, the creation of "deepfakes" and the publication of children's images, even with consent. He stressed the responsibility of schools regarding the security of data processed through electronic class registers and educational platforms, while reminding that the protection of the youngest should not justify excessive data collection for age verification. Other speakers, including from the Senate, the Ministry of National Education, and the Office of the Children's Rights Defender, supported the need for enhanced protection and education on digital citizenship.

The discussions addressed issues frequently reported to UODO, such as the publication of images without legal basis, data processing after withdrawal of consent, and the management of video surveillance recordings. A panel of experts discussed the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in schools, concluding that it must support learning without replacing the development of skills and critical thinking. The gaps in current legislation to prosecute creators of harmful "deepfakes" were highlighted, as well as UODO's proposals for comprehensive regulation of data processing in education, including certification of electronic class register providers. The conference concluded with the presentation of best practices by schools.