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Using Student Data Essential for Research that Empower Students
Apr 15, 2016Future of Privacy ForumLearn MoreIn our nation’s schools, we have seen widespread use of zero tolerance policies that lead to suspension, expulsion, and other extreme disciplinary measures. Do…
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19 Times Data Analysis Empowered Students and Schools
Mar 22, 2016Brenda LeongLearn MoreWhich Students Succeed and Why?“Thoughtful use of education data has tremendous potential to improve and address inequities in America’s education system. Scie…
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Model Terms of Service: Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services
Mar 1, 2016Learn MoreThe Privacy Technical Assistance Center, working with the Department of Education’s Family Policy Compliance office, has developed a new checklist document tha…
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States and the District of Columbia Introduce ACLU Sponsored Legislation to Address Student Privacy
Jan 28, 2016Kobie PruittLearn MoreRecently, the ACLU, in partnership with the Tenth Amendment Center, created model legislation for states to “take control of their privacy in a digital age.” O…
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Security Quick Tips for Vendors
Jan 13, 2016Learn More1. Risk: Data InterceptionSolution: Encrypt Data in TransitEnd-user network traffic is easily monitored or intercepted on open WiFi or over the wire by the ope…
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Privacy Quick Tips for Vendors
Jan 13, 2016By Brenda Leong and Jules PolonetskyLearn MoreComplying with FERPA, COPPA, and other student privacy laws can be complex. But when privacy policies are poorly written or not adequately protective of consum…
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Parent’s Guide to Student Data Privacy Now Available in Spanish!
Jan 13, 2016Learn MoreThe Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), Connect Safely, and the National PTA are proud to announce that the Parent’s Guide to Student Data Privacy is now available …
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Passing the Privacy Test as Student Data Laws Take Effect
Jan 13, 2016Learn MoreOn January 1, 2016, “SOPIPA”—the recently passed California student data privacy law that defines how edtech companies can use student data became effective. A…
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Student Data Privacy Legislation: What Happened in 2015, and What Is Next?
Sep 24, 2015Learn MoreLast year, growing state and district use of education data and increased public attention to the ways in which these data are collected, used, managed, and di…
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Data Governance and Stewardship
Aug 3, 2015Learn MoreThis brief provides guidance on how to successfully manage complex data systems by establishing a comprehensive data governance approach. Data governance princ…
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Data Governance Checklist
Jun 1, 2015Learn MoreThis checklist is designed to assist stakeholder organizations with establishing and maintaining a successful data governance program by summarizing the key da…
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The Federal Role in Safeguarding Student Data
Apr 29, 2015Learn MoreAs our school systems move into the digital age, we believe that the federal government has a role in prioritizing student data privacy and security and buildi…