Ch IPreliminary
S.1 Short title and commencementS.2 DefinitionsS.3 Application and scopeCh IIObligations of Data Fiduciary
S.4 Grounds for processingS.5 NoticeS.6 ConsentS.7 Certain legitimate usesS.8 Data Fiduciary obligationsS.9 Children’s dataS.10 Significant Data FiduciaryCh IIIRights and duties of Data Principal
S.11 Right to accessS.12 Correction and erasureS.13 Grievance redressalS.14 Right to nominateS.15 Duties of the Data PrincipalCh IVSpecial provisions
S.16 Transfer outside IndiaS.17 ExemptionsCh VData Protection Board of India
S.18 Establishment of the BoardS.19 Composition of the BoardS.20 Salary and term of officeS.21 DisqualificationsS.22 Resignation and vacanciesS.23 Proceedings of the BoardS.24 Officers and employeesS.25 Members as public servantsS.26 Powers of the ChairpersonCh VIBoard powers and procedure
S.27 Powers and functions of the BoardS.28 Procedure followed by the BoardCh VIIAppeal and dispute resolution
S.29 Appeal to the Appellate TribunalS.30 Tribunal orders as a decreeS.31 Alternate dispute resolutionS.32 Voluntary undertakingCh VIIIPenalties
S.33 Penalties and the ScheduleS.34 Penalties to Consolidated FundCh IXMiscellaneous
S.35 Good-faith protectionS.36 Power to call for informationS.37 Blocking of accessS.38 Consistency with other lawsS.39 Bar of jurisdictionS.40 Power to make rulesS.41 Laying of rules before ParliamentS.42 Power to amend the ScheduleS.43 Power to remove difficultiesS.44 Amendments to other ActsBecause EdTech so often processes the data of children, it triggers the strictest rules the Act has on consent and advertising.
In short
EdTech handles learner data, and very often data of children under 18, which triggers the strictest rules the Act has: verifiable parental consent, and no tracking or targeted ads at children. The usual consent, security and rights duties also apply. Penalties reach ₹250 crore.
The obligations that shape compliance in this sector.
For under-18s, get consent that is genuinely verifiable from a parent or guardian.
No behavioural tracking or targeted advertising directed at children.
Clear notices and consent for every learner and, where relevant, their parent.
Collect only what teaching and assessment need, not more.
Support access, correction and erasure for learners and guardians.
LMS, proctoring and analytics vendors are processors you must oversee.
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