01
The date is set
Most DPDP obligations are enforceable from . The Rules were notified on .
FREE with HiveCampus at launch
Early access · launching before 13 May 2027
DPDP parental consent.Free with HiveCampus.
Not on HiveCampus? ₹500/month.
189 days left to 13 May 2027
With early access, parents will be able to approve or withdraw, and schools will be able to keep a record of consent for a child’s data.
Share with management: Email
A process every school should have ready
Every school should have a DPDP consent process ready, especially before posting student faces.
Schools handle children’s personal data. The DPDP Act treats anyone under 18 as a child, so every school should be ready to request and record verifiable parental consent when it is needed. For identifiable student photos or videos shared publicly or used for promotion, consent is the safe route. This includes Instagram posts and reels, other social media, the school website, event videos, toppers’ photos, and student pictures in school diaries or report cards when used for publicity. This is about the identifiable image, not the academic information in a report card. Publishing without a clear consent record can create legal and trust risks for the school.
Before sharing a child’s face publicly, check that the parent has agreed and keep proof. If consent is withdrawn, respect that choice. The limited education and safety exemption does not mean every school record needs consent.
The safer path
Student photo or video
Instagram · website · promotion
Parent gives consent
OTP link or HiveCampus app
School keeps proof
Timestamped log · register export
Early access · launching before 13 May 2027
DPDP consent, in plain English
A parent gives permission. The school keeps a clear record.
The DPDP Act treats anyone under 18 as a child. Section 9 requires verifiable parental consent before processing a child’s personal data. The Rules give schools a limited exemption for education and safety purposes.
For photos and videos, school website or social posts, marketing, and sharing data with third parties, consent is the safe route. The school needs to know what a parent approved, keep proof, and respect a later withdrawal. This is a consent record tool, not a claim that every school record needs consent.
Read the official sources: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (MeitY PDF) · DPDP Rules and related documents (MeitY)
Why this is important
A clear consent record starts with parents.
02
Some uses call for consent
For photos, videos, social or website posts, marketing, and sharing with third parties, parent consent is the safe route.
03
Keep proof ready
Schools need a clear record of what a parent approved and when. A timestamped log helps keep that proof together.
What is exempt vs what needs consent
Know where parent consent is the safe route.
Limited exemption
Get parent consent
Education and safety purposes
Schedule 4 of the DPDP Rules gives schools a limited exemption for these purposes.
Photos, videos, promotion, and sharing
For student photo consent in India, consent is the safe route for photos and videos, social media or website posts, marketing, and third-party data sharing.
The exemption is limited to the stated purposes. This page is general information, not a legal interpretation for a particular school.
How it works
Three steps for a parent and a school.
- 01
Send the request
The school will share an OTP link with parents or ask them to open the HiveCampus app.
- 02
Parent approves
A parent will review the request and give consent.
- 03
Keep the record
The school will see a timestamped log. A parent will be able to withdraw in one tap.
What schools get
The tools to collect and keep consent.
Consent log
See each recorded approval with its timestamp when the module launches.
OTP approval
Parents will be able to approve from an OTP link or inside the HiveCampus app.
One-tap withdrawal
Parents will be able to withdraw consent in one tap.
Consent register export
Schools will be able to export the consent register.
Why HiveCampus
More than consent. A school platform with consent included.
A consent-only tool handles one specific job. HiveCampus is the broader school management platform for attendance, homework, fees, leave requests and digital report cards, with a built-in AI Analyser for parents, teachers and admins. When the DPDP module launches, it will be free with any HiveCampus plan, with the full feature set and no limits.
Choose HiveCampus for daily school work
Manage attendance, homework, fees, leave requests and digital report cards in one school platform. Parents and teachers use the HiveCampus app; admins use the school portal.
Get the consent workflow with it
When it launches, parents will be able to approve by OTP link or in the HiveCampus app. Schools will get a timestamped log and consent register export; parents will be able to withdraw in one tap. There is no additional charge on any HiveCampus plan.
Only need consent records? The standalone option is ₹500/month plus ₹2,000 one-time setup. If your school also needs its day-to-day management platform, HiveCampus includes the DPDP module free when it launches.
Simple pricing
Free with any HiveCampus plan.
FREE with any HiveCampus plan
When it launches, you get the full DPDP feature set free with any HiveCampus plan. No limits.
- Small · up to 300 students · ₹25,000/year
- Medium · 301–700 students · ₹37,000/year
- Large · 701–1,500 students · ₹55,000/year
DPDP consent is early access, launching before 13 May 2027.
For other schools
Standalone
₹500 / month
+ ₹2,000 one-time setup
Reserve early access for your school. Launching before 13 May 2027.
Reserve your school's spotQuestions schools ask
Frequently asked questions
What is the DPDP Act?
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is India’s law on digital personal data. The DPDP Rules were notified on 13 November 2025. Most obligations are enforceable from 13 May 2027.
How much does it cost?
It is free with any HiveCampus plan, with the full feature set and no limits. Other schools can get it standalone for ₹500 per month plus a ₹2,000 one-time setup fee.
Who counts as a child under the Act?
Anyone under 18 is a child under the DPDP Act.
When should a school get parental consent?
Section 9 requires verifiable parental consent before processing a child’s data. The Rules provide schools a limited exemption for education and safety purposes. Consent is the safe route for photos and videos, social media or website posts, marketing, and sharing data with third parties.
How do parents approve?
When the module launches, a parent will be able to approve through an OTP link or inside the HiveCampus app.
Can a parent withdraw consent later?
Yes. Parents will be able to withdraw consent in one tap.
What proof does the school receive?
The school will get a timestamped consent log and will be able to export a consent register.
When is early access launching?
Early access is launching before 13 May 2027. Reserve your school’s spot to hear from us.
Early access
Reserve your school's spot.
Reserve early access to the DPDP consent module. Share your school details and we'll contact you about access before 13 May 2027.
Questions? info@thehiveminds.in
For schools in Chennai
HiveCampus by TheHiveMinds, Chennai.
Explore DPDP parental consent for schools in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu. For a conversation, email info@thehiveminds.in.
Disclaimer
The DPDP consent module is a consent record-keeping tool, not legal advice. Consult an advocate about your school's obligations and use cases.