Legal Grounds & Consent in Education Between Legitimate Interest and Parental Rights

This paper explores the legal bases for data processing in Cambridge-accredited private schools in Spain, bridging GDPR Article 6, LOPDGDD 3/2018, and AEPD educational guidelines.
It provides a practical matrix for lawful processing, explains the 14-year consent rule for minors, and clarifies when schools should rely on legitimate interest, contract, or explicit consent.
The framework aligns legal theory with educational reality, helping DPOs and school administrators document lawful practices while protecting students’ digital rights.