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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. You might need to rethink all of your family documents from teacher presentations to handbooks to explain how your district protects student information. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.

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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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Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

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The panelists agreed that a collaborative approach with school boards, district leadership, and legal counsel is critical to keeping student data safe. The panelists recommended superintendents provide a clear review of the district data privacy policy and compliance practices with their community early and often.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

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Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. But that’s just one part of guarding student information. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority.

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Going on the Offensive: Cyber Security Strategies for Schools

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Do you know where your data is stored? With the increased emphasis on student data privacy, many school leaders might think they have a handle on cyber security. Filter information coming into buildings and to school email addresses. But even that seemingly simple question may have complex answers.

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Inside Tips for Successfully Implementing Online Assessments

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Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. Whenever students are entering usernames, passwords, and other personal information, the administration needs to have extra protections. When issues arise, in-person meetings are best. Email threads often create confusion.

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

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Schools have valuable information to protect for both students and employees. Lilly explained that his schools, for instance, have frequent administrative access audits to ensure they can’t see information, like social security numbers, they shouldn’t. Student Digital Records: Not all attacks are about stealing data.