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Higher Education Compliance with Updates to the GLBA Safeguards Rule
Jul 6, 2023Learn MoreHigher education institutions participating in the US Department of Education’s federal student aid programs need to be aware of recent updates to requirements…
- FPF Perspectives
FTC announces a complaint and consent agreement against Chegg
Nov 7, 2022Jamie Gorosh and Lauren MerkLearn MoreSince May 2022, education technology (edtech) companies have been on notice that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is closely monitoring the industry to ensur…
- Higher Ed Perspectives
The Datafication of Student Life and the Consequences for Student Data Privacy
Apr 11, 2022Kyle M. L. Jones (MLIS, PhD) Indiana University-Indianapolis (IUPUI)Learn MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic changed American higher education in more ways than many people realize: beyond forcing schools to transition overnight to fully online l…
- Student Perspectives
Elevating Student Voices: Conversations about Student Privacy with Undergraduates During COVID-19
Feb 2, 2021Alexis ShoreLearn MoreWhile student privacy advocates and educators have recognized privacy issues in higher education during COVID-19, a gap remains between their voices and studen…
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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…
- FPF Perspectives
Reopening Schools Issue Brief: Increased Data Collection and Sharing
Jun 30, 2020Amelia VanceLearn MoreSchools and higher education institutions nationwide are still considering whether to return to in-person classrooms, continue remote learning, or offer a mix …
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The Educator’s Role: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Security in the Classroom
Nov 19, 2019Ming ScheidLearn MoreOur education system needs data to improve outcomes for students. Educators use data to inform instruction, empower parents and communities, and help policymak…
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Nudging for Good: Growth, Data Privacy, and Student Success
Nov 13, 2019Sara CollinsLearn MoreSometimes 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…
- FPF Perspectives
3 Easy Steps for Educators to Make a Secure Passphrase
Sep 20, 2018Susan BeardenLearn MoreLearn how to create a good passphrase, and, more importantly, how to create different passphrases across different websites/apps that you can actually remember.
- EdTech Perspectives
3 Easy Ways for Educators to Keep Online Accounts Secure
Sep 20, 2018Susan BeardenLearn MoreIn June of 2017, NIST issued new password guidelines. Learn how you can use the new guidelines to keep your online accounts secure.
- Advocate Perspectives
Getting Ahead of a University Data Breach
Sep 7, 2017Alex BradshawLearn MoreBreaches and attempted hacks into university systems are now commonplace: the number of reported incidents at postsecondary schools has steadily increased; the…
- Advocate Perspectives
The Higher Education Chief Privacy Officer
Jul 20, 2017Joanna Lyn GramaLearn MoreThe CPO title is commonly used for the senior-most individual in an organization who is responsible for that organization’s privacy program. While likely laggi…
