Online learning platforms are now a regular part of education. While they offer many benefits, they also collect large amounts of student data. Often, students do not fully understand how their data is used. This creates ethical problems such as unclear consent, risk of data misuse, and weak communication from institutions. This research presents how students feel about data privacy in online education. A survey was conducted, and responses were analyzed using R. The research shows that about 70% of students are aware that platforms collect their data, but most feel they have little or no control over it. Only a few students read privacy policies or change data-sharing settings. Less than one-third said their institutions informed them about data use. Importantly, over 90% of students prefer platforms to ask for permission before collecting or using data. About 95% believe they should have the right to delete their data after completing a course. This research highlights a major gap between what students expect and what happens on these plat-forms. It recommends clear policy actions: use opt-in data collection, provide notifications when data is used, and improve how institutions explain data practices. These steps can protect student rights and build trust in digital education.