Claire Archibald

Legal Director, Browne Jacobson

Claire specialises in data protection, AI, information governance, and freedom of information for education clients at Browne Jacobson LLP. Her extensive experience leading a data protection officer service as well as experience working as a school business manager and as a local academy board governor equips her with a profound understanding of school challenges. Claire received the European Picasso 'Champion' Award for her ability to support and promote a positive information governance culture within schools, and the important work done by school staff to protect children's personal data. Claire is also a co-author of the IRMS Records Management Toolkit for Schools and Academies and is known for her effective public speaking and advocacy for data protection importance in education. Additionally, Claire's expertise extends to AI governance and edtech. This experience and knowledge makes her an invaluable resource for educational institutions.

1 Series one

AI governance gone wild: Lessons from mismanagement

This session is for trust leaders who are intrigued by the transformative power of AI and have the view that strict controls and prohibition may be required. Join our speakers to dispel common myths and preconceptions, and to examine a pre-mortem scenario that looks at the consequences of the mismanagement of AI. This interactive workshop will challenge you to think critically, emphasising the necessity of building trust and engaging stakeholders from the start. Nick and Claire will also guide you through six steps towards effective AI governance to help your trust flourish instead of flounder.

1 Workshop series one

Governance to support AI: Putting the safeguards in place

Data and information governance is more critical than ever to ensure that individuals’ data is protected, and that data is used ethically and responsibly, by people and, increasingly, by AI. This panel explores best practice policies and processes that trusts should have in place, with insights from Ark Schools, Central Region Schools Trust, and Dixons Academies Trust, sharing their respective approaches to implementing effective data and AI governance.