Under the DPDP Act 2023, ‘personal data’ is any data about an identifiable individual. In a school that covers far more than names: photographs, date of birth, address, Aadhaar/ID, parent contact details, medical records, fees and payments, attendance, marks, transport and hostel records, and online-learning activity. Most of it belongs to a minor, which triggers the Act’s strictest protections. This article lists exactly what qualifies, with examples, so you know precisely what you must protect.
The full list of student/parent personal data
- Rendered as a categorised table.
What makes data ‘sensitive’ in practice
- Health, financial, biometric — extra care.
FAQ
Q: Is a student’s photo personal data?
A: Yes — a photograph that identifies a student is personal data under the Act.
Q: Are parent phone numbers covered?
A: Yes — parent and guardian contact details are personal data.
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