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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. While school counsel may have general knowledge of FERPA and other federal laws, most aren’t data privacy experts. Stay current and compliant with federal and state laws. Join the Community.

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Introducing AI Chat for Securly Filter

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AI Chat for Securly Filter has arrived and is here to help teach K-12 students the responsible use of AI. The State of AI in K-12 Education The use of AI in schools is presenting both opportunities and challenges for K-12 educators. The student experience of AI Chat is similar to other generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Bard.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

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Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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The Challenges of Easy Data Access

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Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

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During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. About the Presenters. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

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One point made during the presentation was that free apps are not always the best choice because some companies provide their apps at no charge and then generate revenue by collecting and selling users’ data, and the companies may not be aware of the requirements they need to meet when their users are students. Monica Watts.

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Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security

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Current web browsing policies in K–12 schools may be allowing third parties to collect and sell student data , creating a need for schools to update and maintain safe internet use protocols. Find more best practices for maintaining student data privacy! Tracking Cookies Create Profiles Through Browsing History.

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