Parental Consent Form for Children's Data Processing (GDPR Article 8)

When your organisation offers digital services directly to children in the European Union, GDPR Article 8 requires verified parental consent before processing any personal data of children under 16 (or the age threshold set by individual member states). This Parental Consent Form for Children's Data Processing template helps schools, app developers, online platforms, youth organisations and digital service providers meet their legal obligations while creating a transparent, user-friendly consent experience.

Built for education providers, SaaS platforms, gaming companies, social apps and any organisation processing children's data, this form collects child details, verifies age eligibility, captures comprehensive guardian information and clearly explains what data will be processed and why. Conditional logic ensures the right consent pathway is followed based on the child's age, while the professional layout reassures parents that data protection is taken seriously.

Paperform makes GDPR compliance straightforward. Use this template as your starting point, then connect responses to your CRM, send confirmation emails automatically and store consent records securely. Need to automate follow-up workflows like sending periodic consent renewals or integrating with your data management platform? Connect Stepper to route consents through approval chains, update databases and keep your compliance documentation audit-ready. You can also use Papersign to add a formal eSignature step for an extra layer of legal assurance if required by your internal policies.

Whether you're launching a new children's app, running an after-school digital programme or managing student accounts, this parental consent form gives you the GDPR-compliant foundation to process children's data lawfully and ethically across the EU.