The Supreme Court will direct CBSE to change APAAR ID consent forms. Parents must be allowed to refuse consent or opt out of the scheme. The court will also address concerns over student data protection and storage. This follows a petition challenging the APAAR ID scheme's validity. Strict compliance with the data protection act will be ensured.

The SC said it would direct the CBSE to implement the Orissa HC’s directions across the country, noting that the Centre had accepted the judgment and not challenged it. | India…

Supreme Court mandates CBSE to include opt-out option in APAAR consent forms, ensuring voluntary participation for students nationwide.

In a significant move, the Supreme Court will mandate the CBSE to abide by an Orissa High Court decision that requires revisions to the APAAR ID consent form. Parents will now…