Child Data Consent
version 2026-06-24 · effective 2026-06-24
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Why we ask
Under POPIA s35, processing the personal information of a child requires the consent of a competent person (parent or legal guardian). GDPR Article 8 sets similar rules for the EU/UK.
The four consents
- Child data processing (required). Lets the school process your child's school-record data on the platform. Without it we cannot enrol your child.
- Photos & video (optional). Lets the school use photos, videos and artwork of your child in school communications.
- School marketing (optional). Lets the school send you non-essential communications such as newsletters and fundraising notices.
- Third-party sharing (optional). Lets the school share specific information about your child with named third parties (e.g. an after-school activity provider, transport service, medical professional).
Withdrawal
You can change any optional consent at any time in Parent → Profile → Privacy. Withdrawal applies prospectively. Records that the school must retain by law remain.
Audit trail
Every consent action is logged with the document version, the consent item, your account ID, and the timestamp — so you and the school always have a clear record.
Questions? Email legal@investechotech.com.