Why Publishing Pupils’ Exam Results Could Land Schools in Court
Many parents are not aware that a school publishing their children's results without there consent is an offence and they can be heftily compensated for that...
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Kenyan parents can now sue schools for publishing their children's exam results and names without consent, following a landmark data protection ruling. This comes after the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) ordered a city school to pay Ksh 637,500 for unlawfully advertising a minor's information in a national newspaper.
- The ODPC ruled that the school violated a child's privacy by publicizing their name and exam results in a national newspaper for marketing purposes.
- The school was ordered to pay Ksh 637,500 in compensation for the unlawful processing of personal data.
- The ruling emphasizes that under the 2010 Kenyan Constitution's Data Protection Act, children's data receives heightened protection, allowing for compensation for emotional distress, not just financial loss.
- Both the school and the parent have a 30-day period to appeal the decision to the High Court.
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