ETHICS & PRIVACY
Consent, privacy protection, child rights, and what we never do.
Our Commitment
• Protecting privacy of every child
• Obtaining meaningful consent
• Never compromising education
• Maintaining transparency
Consent Architecture
Enrollment Consent
All families consent at enrollment. May withdraw while remaining enrolled.
Ongoing Consent
Reaffirmed annually. Notified of publications.
Child Assent
Age 7+. May decline without consequence.
Ethics Advisory Committee
Principal Investigator + External advisor (IIT) + Parent representative. Reviews all studies.
What We Never Do
| We Never | Why |
|---|---|
| Collect medical info without consent | Privacy |
| Record income/caste data | Discrimination risk |
| Conduct covert observation | Transparency |
| Share identified data | Protection |
Children's Rights
• Right to natural behavior
• Right to privacy
• Right to decline
• Right to education first