This Implementation Playbook is designed to support state governments in translating the promise of PAL into consistent, system-wide practice. It provides a structured, end-to-end roadmap for implementing, institutionalizing, and scaling PAL interventions, grounded in real-world lessons from large-scale deployments across India.

In this brief, we will understand data security during Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) implementation under the ambit of the national governing provisions that apply to PAL and all such interventions where data collection happens. We will look at how the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 applies in the context of PAL implementation — key roles defined under the Act, how these roles are assigned in different PAL implementation models, and responsibilities of governments and PAL providers.

This snapshot distils key insights from the Smart Buys in EdTech Guide offering a quick, accessible view of frameworks, tools, and templates to support governments in procuring effective, context-sensitive PAL solutions. Built on lessons from past PAL procurements, global best practices in EdTech design and procurement, and stakeholder consultations with government officials, implementation partners, hardware and solution providers, this snapshot serves as an actionable blueprint for governments to design policies and procurement systems that can effectively scale PAL in public education systems.