School Data Protection for Student Data

Student Data Protection

Schools collect sensitive student data — names, addresses, parent contact details, health information, and academic records. The DPDP Act applies to educational institutions.

Compliance Requirements

• Consent from parents/guardians for student data collection
• Data retention policy (student records after graduation)
• Access controls (who can view student data)
• Data breach notification process

Practical Steps

• Limit student data access to authorised staff only
• Encrypt student records at rest and in transit
• Implement offboarding for departing staff
• Maintain audit trail of data access