EU Representative for Education & EdTech
GDPR Article 27 guide for non-EU education providers and EdTech platforms with EU students. Children’s data requires extra care. From €490/yr.
Key Takeaways for Education
- Educational institutions and EdTech platforms process extensive student data — GDPR applies fully
- Student data includes names, grades, assessment data, and often special categories
- Children’s data (under 16) requires parental consent under Article 8
- €490/year — 15-minute setup
Does GDPR Apply to Education?
Yes. Education providers and EdTech platforms outside the EU that offer services to EU students must comply with GDPR. Whether you’re an online university, a language learning app, a tutoring platform, or an educational content creator — if EU students use your services, GDPR applies, and Article 27 requires an EU Representative.
The education sector faces particular GDPR exposure because it processes data about children (Article 8 requires parental consent for children under 16) and often collects sensitive educational records, assessment data, and behavioral information.
Education Data Under GDPR
- Student data: Names, DOB, enrollment status, identification numbers
- Academic records: Grades, transcripts, attendance, disciplinary records
- Assessment data: Test results, skill assessments, performance analytics
- Communication data: Emails, course discussions, support tickets, parent communications
- Special needs data: IEPs, accommodations, health-related educational data — often special category
- Children’s data: Article 8 requires verifiable parental consent for students under 16
Education GDPR Scenarios
Online course platforms: A US-based platform selling courses to EU students. Enrollment data, course progress, assessment results, and payment data all processed.
Language learning apps: Duolingo-like platforms with EU users. Learning data (which could reveal language difficulties, learning pace), account data, usage analytics.
International schools: Non-EU schools enrolling EU students. Full student records, family data, visa documentation.
Tutoring platforms: Matching EU students with tutors globally. Student profiles, session recordings, progress tracking.
EdTech for children: Apps/platforms for children under 16. Parental consent, COPPA/GDPR dual compliance.
Ready to get compliant?
€490/year. 15-minute setup. Active next business day.