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Children’s Educational Records and Privacy: A Study of Elementary and Secondary School State Reporting Systems
May 11, 2017Learn MoreThe study reports on the results of a survey of all fifty states and finds that state educational databases across the country ignore key privacy protections f…
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Model: An Overview of the California Student Data Privacy Agreement
May 11, 2017Learn MoreSince the passage of AB 1584, (now found at California Education Code section 49073.1), school districts have struggled to incorporate its required provisions …
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Privacy and Student Data: An Overview of Federal Laws Impacting Student Information Collected Through Networked Technologies
May 10, 2017Learn MoreThe purpose of this document is to provide schools, parents and students alike with an overview of some of the laws that may apply as schools begin to use netw…
- News Article
Student Privacy in the Cloud Computing Ecosystem
May 10, 2017Learn MoreThis report offers many more concrete details regarding research, policymaking, outreach, and engagement around student privacy and cloud computing.
- News Article
When It Rains It Pours: Protecting Student Data Stored in the Cloud
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis article describes the different types of student data collected by education agencies, how it is stored, and the different approaches taken by states, wit…
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National PTA Position Statement: Student Data Privacy and Security
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis position paper outlines the National PTA's stance on issues relating to student privacy and data security, with respect to FERPA, COPPA, electronic record…
- News Article, Website
Privacy in Education: Guide for Parents and Adult Age Students
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis paper provides an overview of privacy related legislation for parents and adult-age students, covers emerging security issues, and offers answers to speci…
- News Article
Legal Implications of Using Digital Technology in Public Schools: Effects on Privacy
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis article discusses the potential risks to students when districts incorporate technology by considering who is collecting data and why it is problematic. …
- News Article
Fun with Dick and Jane and Lawrence: A Primer on Education Privacy as Constitutional Liberty
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis article discusses concepts related to privacy derived from caselaw and other broader sources, and how these concepts apply to children's privacy with resp…
- Website
EPIC Student Privacy Project Website
May 8, 2017Learn MoreThis website offers recent FERPA news, resources regarding Federal actions on student privacy, and other resources to understand recent government action on st…
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Data De-identification: An Overview of Basic Terms
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreThis document is intended to assist educational agencies and institutions with maintaining compliance with privacy and confidentiality requirements under the F…
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FERPA Exceptions Summary
Apr 28, 2017Learn MoreThe various exceptions to FERPA can be confusing and difficult to keep track of. The FERPA Exceptions Summary is intended to be a handy visual aid to help iden…
