Education
Student data protection for universities, schools, and edtech
Educational institutions in Kenya process personal data of students, including minors, alongside staff records and research data. DPA 2019 obligations apply in full. Compliance Dira helps schools, universities, and edtech companies manage compliance without specialist legal teams.
Universities and schools collect and process student records from enrolment to graduation and beyond. Many students are minors, requiring parental consent under s.33. Research data, third-party integrations (e-learning platforms, payment processors), and alumni databases all create DPA obligations that the platform helps you manage.
Key challenges
DPA 2019 obligations for education
Processing data of minors
Schools and universities often process data of students under 18, triggering the parental or guardian consent requirement under s.33.
Research data governance
Academic research often involves processing sensitive personal data. DPIAs are required for high-risk research activities involving human subjects.
Third-party edtech platforms
LMS platforms, student information systems, and payment processors all act as data processors, each requiring a compliant s.42 data processing agreement.
Alumni data and marketing
Alumni databases, fundraising communications, and job placement services all require documented lawful bases and consent management.
Products
Compliance Dira products for education
Consent Management
Manage student and parental consent for data processing, marketing, and third-party sharing.
Vendor Register
Document processor agreements with LMS, payment, and student information system providers.
Privacy Training
Train teaching and administrative staff on DPA 2019 obligations for student data.
DSR Automation
Handle student and parent data access and erasure requests within the statutory DSR deadlines.
DPIA & Assessment
Run DPIAs on high-risk processing like biometric attendance or student profiling.
Start your Education compliance programme
We will map the platform to your specific DPA 2019 obligations.