Protect Student Data and Intellectual Property Rights The rapid growth of AI has created exciting opportunities, but it has also raised important questions about who owns and controls our work and personal data. More than ever, universities rely on third-party software providers to support learning, assessment, and academic integrity. While these tools can be valuable, students should not lose control of their intellectual property or personal data simply because they are required to use them. Recent discussions around Turnitin's AI policies brought these concerns into the spotlight, but this is about much more than one company or one platform. It is about protecting students now and, in the future, regardless of which technologies the University chooses to use. Students should not have to give up rights over their work or personal data to access their education. The University of Wolverhampton has an opportunity to take a clear position on consent, transparency, and student ownership by putting safeguards in place before these issues become even more widespread. Academic integrity, innovation, and technological progress should not come at the expense of privacy, intellectual property, or informed consent. We believe the University can embrace new technologies while still protecting students' rights. We believe the University of Wolverhampton should: 1. Guarantee that student work will not be used to train, develop, or improve AI systems without explicit opt-in consent. 2. Adopt a university-wide Student AI and Data Rights Policy based on transparency, privacy, and informed consent. 3. Require all third-party providers to clearly disclose how student data and academic work are stored, shared, and used. 4. Prioritise technologies that respect student intellectual property rights and minimise unnecessary data collection. 5. Include student representatives in decisions relating to AI technologies and student data.