The Latest

Blog
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 …
Learn More
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…
Learn More

Stay in Touch

Join our mailing list to learn about privacy news and resources. All fields required.

… results.

Blog
Congresswoman Lori Trahan’s New Student Privacy Discussion Draft
Aug 22, 2021Alexa Mooney, Policy Counsel for Youth & Education Privacy
Congresswoman Lori Trahan’s New Student Privacy Discussion Draft In August 2021, Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA) released a “discussion draft” of a piece of …
Learn More
Blog
Bodycams in the Classroom? The Risks are Plain to See.
Jul 10, 2021Anisha Reddy and Amelia Vance
Proposals that would force teachers to wear bodycams are grabbing headlines as some activists push to install an unproven surveillance program in classrooms ac…
Learn More
Blog
Talking to Kids About Privacy: Advice from a Panel of International Experts
May 21, 2021Jasmine Park
Now more than ever, as kids spend much of their lives online to learn, explore, play, and connect, it is essential to ensure their knowledge and understanding …
Learn More
Blog
U.S. Department of Education Opens an Investigation into Pasco County’s Predictive Policing Program
Apr 19, 2021Anisha Reddy and Amelia Vance
On 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 …
Learn More