GDPR + DPDP WhatsApp for study abroad
A practical compliance guide for agencies handling passports, transcripts, financial documents and minor-student data over WhatsApp.
- DPDP-aligned
- GDPR + UK GDPR
- Document controls
- Consent capture
Key things to know
End-to-end encryption
Meta Business API.
Document access controls
Role-based — only assigned counsellor sees the file.
Consent capture
Built-in opt-in template.
Audit log
Every view / send / export logged.
People also ask
Q.Is WhatsApp GDPR-safe?
Meta API is encrypted; compliance comes from how the platform on top handles personal data.
Q.Can we store passport scans?
Yes — only in encrypted tenant with role-based access.
Q.Right to erasure?
One-click student erasure.
Q.Audit export?
CSV or API.
Q.Minor students?
Parent-consent template ships built-in.
Q.Cross-border data?
EU / India / UAE residency configurable.
Why study abroad compliance is document-heavy
Most messages carry a passport scan, bank statement or academic transcript — every one is personal data under DPDP / GDPR. Document handling is the #1 compliance risk for any abroad agency on WhatsApp.
LandinChat enforces server-side controls: documents never land on a counsellor phone, all access is logged, and consent is captured at first message.
Built for serious growth teams
End-to-end encryption
Meta Business API.
Document access controls
Role-based — only assigned counsellor sees the file.
Consent capture
Built-in opt-in template.
Audit log
Every view / send / export logged.
Residency
India / EU / UK / UAE residency on request.
Minor safeguards
Parent-consent flow for under-18 students.
Get live in days, not months
- 1
Sign DPA
Standard contract.
- 2
Configure document-access roles
- 3
Enable audit log
On by default.
- 4
Train counsellors
15-min SOP.
What teams ship with this
India agencies
DPDP + Meta API.
EU / UK agencies
GDPR + UK GDPR.
Gulf agencies
PDPL with regional residency.
US agencies
FERPA-aware workflows where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Related guides & pages
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