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Regulating State and Local Education Agencies
Sep 15, 2021Elijah ArmstrongLearn MoreIn March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed education in ways never before seen, as suddenly most students began taking remote classes exclusively. Even no…
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U.S. Department of Education Opens an Investigation into Pasco County’s Predictive Policing Program
Apr 19, 2021Anisha Reddy and Amelia VanceLearn MoreOn Friday, the U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into the data-sharing practices between Florida’s Pasco County sheriff’s office and school …
Kit de Herramientas de Comunicación Sobre Privacidad Estudiantil: Para Escuelas y Distritos
Jan 20, 2021Jasmine Park, Juliana Cotto, Ann Waller Curtis, Carrie Klein, Anisha Reddy, Jim Siegl, Alexandra Sollberger, Jennifer Triplett, Amelia VanceLearn MoreIntroducciónEn todo el país, nuestro sistema educativo K-12 depende cada vez más de la recopilación de datos, la tecnología y las herramientas en línea para id…
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The Trouble With Pasco County’s Predictive Policing Program
Dec 18, 2020Anisha Reddy*Learn MoreIn late November, the Tampa Bay Times reported that a predictive policing system aimed at identifying students who may be “potential criminals” incorporates da…
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Education During a Pandemic: Principles for Student Data Privacy and Equity
Oct 27, 2020Learn MoreToday, twenty-five education, healthcare, disability rights, civil liberties, and data protection organizations released ten principles for student privacy and…
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Guidance for Parents
Oct 23, 2020Learn MoreThe following resource provides guidance for parents from the U.S. Department of Education around FERPA.
Sharing Information: A Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and Participation in Juvenile Justice Programs
Oct 23, 2020Learn MoreThis guide provides directions to educators and other youth- serving professionals regarding how to share information necessary for delinquency intervention an…
Establishing a Robust Student Data Privacy Culture: Action Ideas for School Districts
Oct 8, 2020Learn MoreCatchOn is committed to promoting student data privacy by helping school districts cultivate a culture that values appropriate data use and embraces data priva…
FERPA’s Complaint Process Explained
Sep 28, 2020Learn MoreA brief video created by the US Department of Education to explain the complaint process behind FERPA.
May Schools Disclose Information about Cases of COVID-19?
Sep 24, 2020Kevin HermsLearn MoreThe following blog provides guidance on if schools should be disclosing information about COVID-19 cases and if so, to whom.
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Advice Column: Assigning Students to Visit Websites
Jul 27, 2020Learn MoreGot questions about student privacy issues? The Future of Privacy Forum’s new advice column connects you with subject matter experts to answer your most pressi…
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Model: Higher Ed Video Recording Consent Form
May 14, 2020Learn MoreThe coronavirus pandemic and shift to online learning has raised questions about FERPA compliance with class recordings. This model resource from the College o…