Introducing LFCG's Classlist : a better alternative to class WhatsApp groups
Classlist features compared to WhatsApp
GDPR Compliance
- Full legal compliance: Classlist is designed to fully comply with GDPR, ensuring secure and lawful management of parents' personal data, unlike WhatsApp, which is not intended for school use and may breach data protection regulations.
- Reduced admin liability: Parents managing WhatsApp groups may be considered "data controllers" under GDPR, exposing them to legal risks in case of breaches, whereas Classlist eliminates this risk with centralised, compliant data management.
- Protection of personal data Unlike WhatsApp, where phone numbers are exposed to all group members, Classlist allows parents to choose what information to share, enhancing privacy.
- User rights management: Classlist facilitates compliance with GDPR rights, such as data access requests or the right to be forgotten, which WhatsApp does not support systematically.
Inclusion and accessibility
- No need to share phone numbers Classlist does not require parents to share their phone numbers, unlike WhatsApp, ensuring full inclusion, even for those who avoid WhatsApp for privacy or other reasons.
- Inclusive platform Classlist includes all parents, including those unwilling or unable to join WhatsApp, preventing exclusion from the school community.
Additional Features
- Organised conversations Discussions on Classlist are structured by topic, making information easy to find, unlike the often chaotic and hard-to-follow WhatsApp chats.
- Customisable notifications Parents can tailor their notification preferences on Classlist, avoiding the message overload common on WhatsApp.
- Advanced community features : Classlist provides tools like a PTA event calendar, ticket sales for school events, a second-hand marketplace (uniforms, etc.), and carpool searches, features not available on WhatsApp.
Security and Professionalism
- Secure environment Classlist stores data in a secure cloud infrastructure with access controls, unlike WhatsApp, where phone numbers and messages can be exposed without oversight.
- Purpose-built interface Classlist offers an interface specifically designed for school communications, providing a more structured and suitable experience than WhatsApp’s informal approach.
Classlist is the ideal solution for school groups, offering robust GDPR compliance, full inclusion, and advanced features that surpass the limited and risky capabilities of WhatsApp. Choose Classlist for secure, organised, and professional school communication.
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