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Education — compliance

Educational institutions process sensitive data about students (often minors), employees and research. AVG obligations are strict, BIO-light applies to public education, and the Wet digitale overheid sets accessibility requirements.

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Student data requires parental consent for minors, strict retention limits and a functioning DPA structure. Research data often crosses borders — complex data transfer rules apply. Ransomware incidents in education have surged 300% since 2022.

Applicable EU frameworks

AVG/GDPR
Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming
Minor student data: parental consent, strict retention, cross-border transfer controls.
BIO-light
Baseline Informatiebeveiliging Overheid (light)
Simplified BIO for public education. Risk assessment and basic ISMS required.
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Wet Digitale Overheid
Accessibility requirements for digital services. DigiD integration for public institutions.
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