Privacy

Thanks to new tools and evolving technologies, school districts have collected more student data than ever. This is why school and district transparency, a thorough knowledge of data governance, and clear contract terms are all vital components of an efficient student data privacy strategy.

Privacy in the Age of No Privacy

To best utilize student data, educators must trust technology companies to store and handle this sensitive information

	Leaders Get Proactive As Big Data Gets Bigger Craig Williams reflects on data in this recent post. As data use expands exponentially, it is important for school leaders and technology staff to consider best practices for use and privacy.	Blog
	10 Privacy Steps Every District Can Take Today! In this follow-up post, Bob Moore offers practical advice for handling privacy and data in schools.	Blog
	Making Sense of Student Data Privacy Student data privacy is an issue that concerns policy makers, parents, school administrators, technology leaders, and vendors. The more schools adopt online, cloud services for educational purposes, privacy issues will only become more pressing. This report provides an overview of student data privacy and helps to explain the concerns and relevant laws. The report also offers suggestions for school leaders to better ensure the privacy of their students, while still encouraging the use of innovative technologies.	News, Publication
	Addressing Privacy Issues Around Student Data Are you concerned about student privacy? CoSN's new toolkit addresses this crucial issue.	Blog
	Cloud Computing: A Look at School-Based Practices Today Increasingly, data we use on a daily basis – including information used by schools to track students and manage resources – are stored in the cloud. Are we doing an adequate job of informing parents and protecting student privacy in this new, cloud-based world? According to a recent study by Fordham University the answer, in many school districts, is NO.	News

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Privacy

Privacy in the Age of No Privacy

Student Privacy and Digital Compliance

Creating Healthy Digital Environments

Dealing with Metadata

Third-Party Vendors

Mobile Devices and Privacy

Federal and State Student-Data Privacy

COPPA 101

FERPA 101

CIPA 101

PPRA 101

Student Privacy Considerations for Parents

Berkman Center's Student Privacy Institute

Protecting Privacy in Connected Learning

Suggested Contract Terms

BYOD and COPPA

Leaders Get Proactive As Big Data Gets Bigger

10 Privacy Steps Every District Can Take Today!

Making Sense of Student Data Privacy

Addressing Privacy Issues Around Student Data

Cloud Computing: A Look at School-Based Practices Today

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