Safety & privacy
How to Keep Donor Data Safe
For anyone who holds a donor list — obligations, not options.
Collect the minimum
Group, area, consented contact channel. Every extra field (address, ID numbers, employer) is liability without benefit — blood coordination never needs Aadhaar.
Control access ruthlessly
One accountable custodian, no open spreadsheets in WhatsApp groups, no exports 'for backup', and removal on request honoured same-day.
Prefer platforms to lists
Purpose-built systems verify consent, hide numbers and log access. HelpALife holds no public directory precisely because circulating lists is how donor data gets abused.
Frequently asked questions
Someone shared our donor list — what now?
Tell affected donors honestly, revoke the source, and migrate to consent-first infrastructure before rebuilding.
Is donor data covered by law?
India's DPDP Act treats health-adjacent personal data seriously — consent and purpose limits apply.