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Student Data Privacy Pioneer Says K–12 Schools Must Do Better

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the 27 years he has spent leading technology in New England schools, the founder of the Student Data Privacy Consortium has probably become best known nationwide as a student privacy crusader.

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How to Communicate Student Data Privacy Protections to Families More Effectively

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Parents and guardians of K–12 students are rather aware and concerned about student data privacy, but a majority are lacking specific information from their schools. However, the same report shows that less than half of parents (4 in 10) say their child’s school has discussed with them how it protects student data.

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Understanding FERPA, CIPA and Other K–12 Student Data Privacy Laws

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 28, 2022

To effectively address student data privacy, K–12 IT leaders need to understand the legal requirements. The main federal statute guiding student data privacy is FERPA, which stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

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CITE 2023: Protect Student Data Privacy with Ed Tech Policies

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

IT departments are taking a closer look at the way educational technology is collecting and using student data. However, not everyone in education is aware of the risks associated with data collection, and it can be hard to convey why it’s important to use tech with restrictions or caution.

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There Is a Heightened Awareness Around Student Data Privacy. Here’s What Schools Are Doing About It

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2022

During the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts were quick to send devices home with students and to provide digital resources that may have been engaging, but may not have been as “data safe” as districts thought. Private equity firm is amassing companies that collect data on America’s children.

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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy. We will always treat that data with the utmost security and privacy.

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EdTech Top of Mind for 2022: Skills Certifications, Security Compliance and Student Data Privacy!

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And 2022 will be remembered for an increased focus on three crucial areas: Skills Certifications, Security Compliance and Student Data Privacy. The rise of certifications For those students who […]. The post EdTech Top of Mind for 2022: Skills Certifications, Security Compliance and Student Data Privacy!

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A Real and Present Student Data Privacy Threat

Doug Levin

JUNE 1, 2015

According to the study authors, schools and school districts define misbehaviors differently and attach different sanctions to similar behaviors – and significant disparities in suspensions and expulsions are well-documented (particularly affecting African American students and students with disabilities).

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FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy. Schools utilizing education technology may need to double down on cybersecurity as collections of student data become more common targets for cybercriminals, announces the Federal Bureau of Investigations in an alert , Tuesday. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. While school counsel may have general knowledge of FERPA and other federal laws, most aren’t data privacy experts. Responsible, responsive privacy administration and management mitigates RISK.

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6 Tips for Protecting Student Data Privacy

techlearning

MAY 2, 2022

The award-winning edtech specialists at Oak Grove Union School District in California share their tips for protecting student data privacy while still utilizing the latest tech tools.

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Communicating Student Data Privacy

Tom Murray

MAY 16, 2016

In recent years, student data privacy has emerged as a major education issue at federal, state and local levels. According to Future Ready partner Data Quality Campaign , there are currently over 100 privacy-related bills in 32 state legislatures. This post originally appeared on futureready.org. .

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3 ways to strengthen your student data privacy compliance strategy

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Cyberattacks and data breaches are infiltrating K-12 communities. To proactively thwart these attempts to steal student data, states such as New York are passing legislation that requires school districts to adhere to stipulated student data privacy compliance regulations.

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Schools Share Strong Measures That Protect Student Data

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

He understood that instructors were racing to bridge the gap between school and home to keep student learning on track, but in the back of his mind, a question lingered: What impact would these new resources have on student data privacy? “We Teachers might be able to use an application at no cost…

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Best Student Data Privacy Practices for Schools

techlearning

JANUARY 28, 2022

Protecting student data privacy goes beyond buying the most expensive product

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CoSN Awards Data Security Honor to Texas K–12 District

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2022

The TLE Seal is awarded to K–12 districts that meet the requirements within CoSN’s framework for protecting student data privacy. KEEP READING: Discover the three…

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One district’s approach to student data privacy

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2020

Every school district is faced with a choice about how to protect student data. As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in schools has become a critical issue. Related content: 5 ways IT directors handle student data privacy.

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How one district handles student data privacy

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Every school district is faced with a choice about how to protect student data. As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in schools has become a critical issue. Related content: 5 ways IT directors handle student data privacy.

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5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Student data privacy is a hot-button issue. In the last five years, according to Amelia Vance, director of education privacy & policy counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), over 600 bills on the topic have been introduced and 125 new laws have passed in about 40 states.

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Student Data Privacy: What’s Your Obligation?

Tom Murray

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For over two centuries, student information and data was kept in paper form, often in filing cabinets in a school or district office. During this time, there was little concern over security breaches, improper data sharing, or student privacy issues. accidentally uploads private data of 12,000 students. ”.

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How to Integrate Student Data Privacy Protection into District Data Governance Plans

techlearning

JULY 30, 2020

Student data privacy policies implementation needs to be hard-wired for governance, discipline, purchasing, and communications processes —CoSN

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Promethean Announces iKeepSafe Student Data Privacy Certification in the U.S. for ClassFlow Software

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

CSPC : The California Student Privacy Certification (CSPC), initially developed by iKeepSafe to address the concerns of partners, educators, and advocates specifically around California student data privacy legislation, has evolved to encompass the most stringent student data privacy and security legislation across the U.S. “As

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Google Joins Ed Tech Giants in Signing Student-Data Privacy Pledge

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2015

Frank Smith President Obama is taking student-data privacy seriously, and companies are taking notice. Big Data Business Intelligence Classroom Internet Online Learning'

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Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning to Ed-Tech Companies on Student Data Privacy

Marketplace K-12

MAY 25, 2022

The post Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning to Ed-Tech Companies on Student Data Privacy appeared first on Market Brief. The consumer protection agency vowed to keep checks on an industry it said is "dominated by the commercial surveillance business model.".

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Digital Promise Supports Efforts to Protect Student Data Privacy

Digital Promise

JANUARY 12, 2015

Today the White House announced a new legislative proposal to protect student data privacy. We look forward to learning more about the president's proposals. For all media inquiries, please contact Jason Tomassini, Director of Communications.'

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ISTELive 21: Think Before You Click to Protect Student Data, Privacy Expert Tells Educators

EdTech Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Is that piece of technology legal? This was the question that ran through Kathy Mansfield’s mind as she visited a second-grade classroom and saw the teacher using a voice assistant. Alexa, how many more minutes is it until recess?” Alexa responded, “It’s 15 minutes until recess.” Then the teacher asked, “Alexa, what’s the weather outside today?”

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What Are KOSA and COPPA and How Do They Impact K–12 Education?

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) of 2022 and an amendment to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998 were two bills that congress took off the table to pass the omnibus bill.

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ISTE20 Live: 5 Questions to Ask about Data Privacy During Remote Learning

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

More teachers are integrating technology as well as digital tools and free apps to better engage students in instruction — whether that happens in person, online or both. But as tech integration increases, so do concerns about — and threats to — student data privacy.

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Cybersecurity Tops CoSN’s Annual Ed Tech Leadership Report

EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Based on a national survey of nearly 400 K–12 IT leaders from urban, suburban and rural school districts, the report shows cybersecurity and student data privacy as the top priorities for respondents, followed closely by digital equity.

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New Guide Provides Five Action Ideas for Establishing a Student Data Privacy

techlearning

APRIL 5, 2020

CatchOn has released its new guide, Establishing a Robust Student Data Privacy Culture?Action Action Ideas for School Districts, which is designed to provide school districts with an overview of federal student data privacy laws.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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Data Privacy in a Pandemic? Parents Are Concerned, But Still Welcome More Tech

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Parents are concerned about their children’s online safety and data privacy, but not as much as other issues such as the quality of education their child receives, protection from violence and bullying, and ensuring their child doesn’t fall behind in school. Schools are the ones legally responsible for protecting student data.

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Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

Part of that preparation should involve solutions to protecting student data. . Regional School District, shares tips for maintaining student data privacy as staff and students access software platforms and other digital tools from locations outside the district's networks.

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Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

Part of that preparation should involve solutions to protecting student data. . Regional School District, shares tips for maintaining student data privacy as staff and students access software platforms and other digital tools from locations outside the district's networks.

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Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 24, 2020

Part of that preparation should involve solutions to protecting student data. . Regional School District, shares tips for maintaining student data privacy as staff and students access software platforms and other digital tools from locations outside the district's networks.

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Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 24, 2020

Part of that preparation should involve solutions to protecting student data. . Regional School District, shares tips for maintaining student data privacy as staff and students access software platforms and other digital tools from locations outside the district's networks.

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Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 24, 2020

Part of that preparation should involve solutions to protecting student data. . Regional School District, shares tips for maintaining student data privacy as staff and students access software platforms and other digital tools from locations outside the district's networks.

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How Safe Is Your Students’ Data? [Quiz]

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2020

Student data privacy has become one of the greatest educational concerns of our time. Knowing that student social security numbers and birthdates are 50 times more valuable than other pieces of personal information, data ransomers, hackers and cyberthieves have made this data a top target.

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When Does Posting Photos of Students Become a Data Privacy Problem?

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

“For instance, it is increasingly recognized that predictive policing companies regularly collect and utilize public social media data.” They were also concerned that access to Facebook data by third parties like government and police agencies may violate laws meant to protect student privacy.

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What Happens to Student Data Privacy When Chinese Firms Acquire U.S. Edtech Companies?

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2018

There is a concern that data is now a strategic resource, and that acquiring companies for their large data sets could be a means by which China could undermine the strategic influence of the United States. They also plan to continue working with advertisers who want to market to teachers and students.

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January 14: – 8pm EST: Student Data & Privacy in the Cloud

EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2016

ATLIS, EdTech Teacher, and ICG combined conversation on student data, privacy, and cloud-based service providers. You can also folowing Lorri Carroll, moderator, agreed to make student privacy the topic of this week’s ISED Twitter chat (#isedchat).

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New resource offers 9 student data privacy best practices

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2016

Focusing on communication and stakeholder involvement can help data privacy. Technology, family involvement and communication are key to executing school data privacy best practices, according to a new white paper from communication service provider West Corporation. Pacific /2 p.m.

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Webinar Offers K-12 Companies Advice for Navigating Student-Data Privacy Laws

Marketplace K-12

APRIL 19, 2018

EdWeek Market Brief will host a webinar on April 27 to help K-12 companies craft smart strategies for complying with federal, state, and local data-privacy laws. The post Webinar Offers K-12 Companies Advice for Navigating Student-Data Privacy Laws appeared first on Market Brief.

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

To offer some insight, the National Cyber Security Alliance offers guidance on using technology that adheres to the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. The First Step Is to Understand Student Data.

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Student Data Privacy Pioneer Says K–12 Schools Must Do Better

How to Communicate Student Data Privacy Protections to Families More Effectively

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Understanding FERPA, CIPA and Other K–12 Student Data Privacy Laws

CITE 2023: Protect Student Data Privacy with Ed Tech Policies

There Is a Heightened Awareness Around Student Data Privacy. Here’s What Schools Are Doing About It

Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

EdTech Top of Mind for 2022: Skills Certifications, Security Compliance and Student Data Privacy!

A Real and Present Student Data Privacy Threat

FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy

5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

6 Tips for Protecting Student Data Privacy

Communicating Student Data Privacy

3 ways to strengthen your student data privacy compliance strategy

Schools Share Strong Measures That Protect Student Data

Best Student Data Privacy Practices for Schools

CoSN Awards Data Security Honor to Texas K–12 District

One district’s approach to student data privacy

How one district handles student data privacy

5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy

Student Data Privacy: What’s Your Obligation?

How to Integrate Student Data Privacy Protection into District Data Governance Plans

Promethean Announces iKeepSafe Student Data Privacy Certification in the U.S. for ClassFlow Software

Google Joins Ed Tech Giants in Signing Student-Data Privacy Pledge

Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning to Ed-Tech Companies on Student Data Privacy

Digital Promise Supports Efforts to Protect Student Data Privacy

ISTELive 21: Think Before You Click to Protect Student Data, Privacy Expert Tells Educators

What Are KOSA and COPPA and How Do They Impact K–12 Education?

ISTE20 Live: 5 Questions to Ask about Data Privacy During Remote Learning

Cybersecurity Tops CoSN’s Annual Ed Tech Leadership Report

New Guide Provides Five Action Ideas for Establishing a Student Data Privacy

The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

Data Privacy in a Pandemic? Parents Are Concerned, But Still Welcome More Tech

Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

Best Practices for Ensuring Data Privacy in a Remote Learning Environment

How Safe Is Your Students’ Data? [Quiz]

When Does Posting Photos of Students Become a Data Privacy Problem?

What Happens to Student Data Privacy When Chinese Firms Acquire U.S. Edtech Companies?

January 14: – 8pm EST: Student Data & Privacy in the Cloud

New resource offers 9 student data privacy best practices

Webinar Offers K-12 Companies Advice for Navigating Student-Data Privacy Laws

How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

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