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Future of Privacy Forum and Houston ISD Announce Winners for Student Privacy Video Competition
Apr 21, 2016Learn MoreThe Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) in partnership with Houston ISD’s Office of Educational Technology have introduced a student-created video campaign to encour…
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Houston Independent School District Resources
Apr 21, 2016Learn MoreThe Houston ISD Education Technology department provides trending, analysis, research, testing and customized innovative services to support the district’s str…
- LEA Perspectives
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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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…
Student Data: Trust, Transparency, and the Role of Consent
Oct 1, 2014Jules Polonetsky and Joseph JeromeLearn MoreIntroduction Over the past decade, new technologies in schools have generated an “explosion of data” for public school systems to use and analyze.1 According …
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Guest Post: Sharing FERPA Information Online
Sep 4, 2014Learn MoreLast week I wrote about FERPA notices and how we, as parents, can prevent our children’s schools from sharing directory information.
