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Sunshine Laws in Higher Education
Apr 19, 2019James C. HearnLearn MorePublic higher education is a major recipient of state funding and resources. As such, public colleges and universities directly respond to state needs for hig…
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Student Data Privacy Roadmap: Your Guide to Earning the TLE Seal
Apr 15, 2019Learn MoreThis handbook was created to inform school system leaders about the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal Program, which supports your commitment to con…
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Implications of the General Data Protection Regulation
Apr 15, 2019Julia Funaki, Brian Flahaven, Joanna Grama, Mark McConahay, Mary Chapin, Tracy Locklin, Caroline Donovan White, Joann Ng HartmannLearn MoreThis document was the collaborative result by representatives from a wide array of professional higher education associations. Once all agreed on the primary p…
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Phishing Simulation Programs
Apr 9, 2019Learn MoreA phishing simulation program (also commonly referred to as “self-phishing” or phishing assessment program) is a customizable awareness program used by informa…
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More Than a Number: Tools for Talking about Education Data
Apr 5, 2019Learn MoreThis resource is designed for state and local leaders and advocates to help them plan and act on communications about the value of data and its collection, use…
Disclosing Student Information During School Emergencies: A Primer for Schools
Dec 28, 2018Chanda Marlowe, Sara Collins, and Amelia VanceLearn MoreSchools are responsible for keeping students safe, but they also need to balance safety measures with privacy protections. When emergencies happen, schools may…
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Information Security Program Assessment Tool
Aug 7, 2018Learn MoreThis self-assessment tool was created to evaluate the maturity of higher education information security programs using as a framework the International Organiz…
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Recommendations For a Federal Postsecondary Student-Level Data Network
Oct 27, 2017Amanda Janice Roberson, Jamey Rorison, and Mamie VoightLearn MoreAccurate and complete data can empower college choices, promote student success, and inform federal, state and institutional policies. Yet existing postseconda…
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The Higher Education Chief Privacy Officer Primer, Part 2: A Roadmap for Chief Privacy Officers in Higher Education
Oct 17, 2017Sol Bermann, Sara Chambers, Michael Corn, Denise Dolezal, Patrick Feehan, Jeff Gassaway, Lisa Ho, Alex Jalso, Micki Jernigan, Gary Miller, Ann Nagel, Geoffrey Nathan, Leonard Nelson, Jane Rosenthal, Rachel Rudnick, Scott Schafer, Kent Wada, Cheryl Washington, and Ronise ZenonLearn MoreThe Higher Education Chief Privacy Officers Working Group has created this resource for CPOs who are new to the role of privacy leadership or someone new to th…
Acceso de las fuerzas del orden a los registros de los estudiantes
Sep 25, 2017Amelia Vance y Sarah WilliamsonLearn MoreLas preguntas sobre cuándo las escuelas o los proveedores de servicios externos pueden revelar información personal de los estudiantes a las fuerzas del orden …
Law Enforcement Access to Student Records
Sep 25, 2017Amelia Vance and Sarah WilliamsonLearn MoreQuestions about when schools or third-party service providers are allowed to disclose student personal information to law enforcement can be complex. This docu…
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Model Webpage: Data Governance at UW-Madison
Jun 8, 2017Learn MoreThis website provides information on the data governance program at UW-Madison, including the program's purpose and vision; goals and objectives; guiding princ…