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Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security. 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. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 09/12/2018 - 12:18.

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5 Reliable K–12 Cybersecurity Resources

EdTech Magazine

There’s advice coming from every direction, corporate policies that don’t apply to education, insurance companies that won’t pay in the event of a breach and more, all raining down on schools. As district technology leaders navigate cybersecurity practices for their staff and students, they need tried-and-true resources to count on.

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SmartBrief: The Newsletter for Informed Educators

The CoolCatTeacher

They use leading sources such as EdTech Magazine, T.H.E. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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TCEA 2019: As Ed Tech Expands, So Do Privacy Concerns

EdTech Magazine

Public data breaches, such as the massive compromises at Equifax , Target and other companies, have increased awareness, Abshire said. K–12 Data Privacy Policies Must Catch Up to Technology Use. The problem, Abshire said, is that data applications are evolving faster than policy. . The next area of concern is the “need to know.”

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

Common Sense Education can help schools evaluate the privacy policies of their external applications and see how those policies align with regulations. . Schools must be quick to adapt to policy changes, do the research and use their best judgment to ensure that any new technology protects students. by Katelyn Sweeney.

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Pros and Cons of Using eLearning Software in Your Classroom

Educational Technology Guy

Blogs of EdTech Companies You won’t find any academic research, lesson plans, or hot education news on these websites. However, EdTech companies study the market, pay attention to trending topics or the latest advancements, and cover them in their blogs. Accessibility It may seem like the world is open to technological advancements.

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CoSN2020: Experts Warn Districts to Prioritize Privacy, Security with E-Learning

EdTech Magazine

Is this company using data in an inappropriate way? Does the school have a data governance policy? “You obviously have all of the privacy concerns that carry over from the use of ed tech generally,” says Amelia Vance, director of education privacy for the Future of Privacy Forum. “Is Is this a privacy-protected product?

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