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# India Compliance Addendum

**Applicable Jurisdiction:** India

**Related Documents:**

* Privacy Policy
* Information Security Policy
* Grievance Redressal Procedure
* Data Processing Addendum
* Terms & Conditions

# **1. Purpose**

This India Compliance Addendum explains how Squid Academy processes personal data and delivers educational services in accordance with applicable Indian legal requirements.

# **2. Applicable Legislation**

Squid Academy seeks to comply with:

* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
* Information Technology Act, 2000 (where applicable)
* Applicable consumer protection legislation
* Relevant educational regulations

# **3. Processing of Personal Data**

Squid Academy may process personal data for:

* Educational services
* Assessment and certification
* Student administration
* Safeguarding
* Customer support
* Legal compliance

Personal data processing will be limited to legitimate educational and operational purposes.

# **4. Children's Data**

Where learners are minors:

* Additional safeguards will be applied.
* Parent or guardian consent may be required.
* Data will be processed only for authorised educational purposes.
* Safeguarding procedures will be followed.

# **5. Rights of Individuals**

Individuals may submit requests relating to:

* Access to personal information
* Correction of information
* Withdrawal of consent where applicable
* Data processing concerns

# **6. Grievance Redressal**

Individuals may raise complaints through Squid Academy's Grievance Redressal Procedure.

Squid Academy will:

* Acknowledge complaints promptly.
* Investigate concerns fairly.
* Provide timely responses.
* Maintain records of complaints and resolutions.

# **7. Cross-Border Data Processing**

Squid Academy may use international cloud service providers and educational technology platforms.

Appropriate safeguards will be implemented to protect personal data during international processing activities.

# **8. Security Measures**

Squid Academy maintains administrative, technical, and organisational measures designed to protect personal data from:

* Unauthorised access
* Disclosure
* Alteration
* Loss
* Misuse

These measures are further described in the Information Security Policy.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at [support@squid.academy](mailto:support@squid.academy)