No parent thinks that filling out a school admission form will mean that their personal information will be sold to coaching centers for the price of a cup of coffee.
But for a long time, student data has been treated like a product. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act makes this practice not only a breach of trust but also a crime.
Educational institutions now need to rethink their whole data strategy, from needing clear consent to penalties of up to 250 crore.