56% of School ERPs still Lack Encryption

Introduction :

56% of school ERPs still Lack Encryption. Last week, we got to know that a parent received a call about a fee payment reminder that wasn’t from the School.

 Another found their child’s report card forwarded in a WhatsApp group it was never meant for.

These aren’t negligible mistakes. They’re signs of a growing problem that no one wants to struggle with or talk about!.

School systems today store everything like student records, medical information, fee history, and even Aadhaar numbers. But shockingly, 56% of ERPs don’t use encryption at all (KPMG EdTech Audit). That means all this sensitive data is sitting wide open, just one breach away from going public.

And once the trust is broken with parents, staff, or regulators, it is not easy to bring it back to what it was.  (I know you can feel the fear)

Schools Contain Sensitive Data that needs to be protected:

Think about the kind of information schools collect every day:

• Name of the Student.
• His/her addresses and photographs.
• Parent contact details.
• Academic records and attendance history
• Emergency contact 
• Their Aadhaar number
• Fee payment records and bank details

This isn’t just  “data.” It’s a treasure for scammers, hackers, and identity thieves. And yet, many schools don’t think of it seriously.

According to the KPMG EdTech Audit, 56% of school ERPs in India lack encryption. That means more than half of all student data is being stored in a way that’s easily accessible to anyone who gets past a basic login — or in some cases, doesn’t need one at all.

And what would actually happen when your data isn’t secured?

When schools use ERPs without proper encryption or security protocols, they’re essentially leaving the digital doors open for scammers and hackers. Here’s what that happen:

• scams using school-specific data
• Fee fraud scams
• Data leaks of confidential student information
• Loss of trust from parents and staff
• Legal trouble under data protection and child safety laws
  

And do you know what’s scarier? Most schools don’t know there’s a breach until it’s too late.

Reasons Why Schools Are Not Taking Serious Action?

1. Lack of awareness about this issue – Many school principals think their ERP is the best and secure, only because it has a login.
   
2. Old software – Older systems don’t prioritize modern security protocols.
   
3. Vendor silence – Some ERP providers don’t highlight security gaps unless asked.
   

What Does Schoolyam Do Differently?

At Schoolyam, we take data security seriously because we know it’s not just about software, it’s about trust and belief.

Here’s how we protect your School’s Data:

Here’s how we protect your School’s Data:

• Role-based access control, so only the right people can view or edit data
• Real-time activity logs to track who accessed what and where
• Daily data backups and secure cloud infrastructure
• Regular security audits and vulnerability checks

In short, your data is locked, layered, and legally compliant.

Data Protection = Parent Trust

56% of School ERPs still Lack Encryption. Running a school today isn’t just about education; it’s about accountability. And data security is now at the heart of that trust.

A single data leak can cost you more than just money. It can cost your reputation and credibility.

Schoolyam doesn’t just manage your data, but also protects it.

Because we believe that in education, trust is everything.

I know you’re wise enough not to let anything happen to your School. 

And you know what? It’s still not too late.

Because we are here to help you. We have already helped more than 200 schools to date.

Contact our domain expert today! 7080814044

56% of school ERPs still Lack Encryption.