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FERPA Exceptions: A Study in Studies
Aug 5, 2024Alexa Mooney
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, protects personally identifiable information from education records from unauthorized disclosure. The …
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FPF Perspectives
FTC announces a complaint and consent agreement against Chegg
Nov 7, 2022Jamie Gorosh and Lauren Merk
Since May 2022, education technology (edtech) companies have been on notice that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is closely monitoring the industry to ensur…
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Nudging for Good: Growth, Data Privacy, and Student Success
Nov 13, 2019Sara Collins
Sometimes a nudge is all you need.It might be the difference between choosing pizza or a salad—between watching what’s next or going to bed at a reasonable hou…
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The Tangled Web of College Admissions, Data, and Privacy
Nov 4, 2019Sara Collins
If a college has only one available slot and receives two applications from students who appear to be equally qualified on paper, should the college admit Stud…
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Wait, Why Not Just Use Administrative Data?
Aug 19, 2019Christopher Laubenthal
Administrative data can tell stories. These stories about our schools and districts can change lives and improve policies. In a world gripped by one data priva…
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A Conversation with Girard Kelly
Jun 12, 2019Ahuva Goldstand
Common Sense Media’s new resource, the “Privacy Risks and Harms” report, identifies privacy risks to children and students as they engage online, and helps par…
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