Practical Supports for Online Privacy and Safety for EU Educators

Sabina_Hussaini — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:50:33 GMT

Event Overview

Join the Global Google Educator Community on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, for a practical Q&A session, "Practical Supports for Online Privacy and Safety for EU Educators," hosted by EMEA Impact Lead, Mmamotlhabi Francois with expert panelists (and Google Certified Champions) Daniel Bull, Digital Education Specialist and Gifty Francis, Digital Learning Consultant.

This session moves beyond theory to provide European Primary and Secondary educators with a "Safety Blueprint" for 2026, focusing on navigating the EU AI Act, configuring Gemini for GDPR-compliant classroom use, and leveraging new Chromebook security features to support student well-being.

Whether you are a classroom teacher or an IT administrator, you will walk away with actionable strategies to foster a secure, human-centered digital environment that prioritizes student data protection and responsible AI literacy.

Host

Mmamotlhabi Francois

Mmamotlhabi François supports Google for Education as the EMEA Impact Lead. Deeply grounded in the philosophy of Ubuntu—"I am because we are"—she champions the belief that connected educator communities hold the key to transforming education. With a rich pedagogical foundation as a former International School teacher and Technology Integrator, Mmamotlhabi bridges the gap between high-level digital strategy and the realities of the classroom. She leverages the spirit of Ubuntu to build inclusive environments where technology strengthens human connection, accelerates student agency, and empowers the collective voice of the teaching profession.

Panelists

Gifty Francis

As a former deputy headteacher, Gifty Francis has an acute understanding of the challenges senior leaders face in primary education. She now works as a digital learning consultant, partnering with senior leaders to develop and implement effective digital strategies.

Her core mission is to promote equity and accessibility in education through the integration of digital solutions. Gifty is a certified Google Trainer and Innovator, dedicated to empowering school staff, significantly enhancing teaching and learning outcomes, and streamlining workflows.

Daniel Bull

Having successfully led the digital strategy for a large MAT for 10 years, Daniel is a leader in the challenges of bringing innovation, managing change, introducing digital tools, and developing systems to bring transformation in the education space.

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Practical Supports for Online Privacy and Safety for EU Educators

Event Overview

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Panelists