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Privacy, Security, and Encryption

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In conversations about student data privacy, the terms "privacy," "security," and "encryption" are often used interchangeably. Corporate: There is less agreement here, as one person's desire for privacy often runs counter to a data broker's or a marketer's business plan.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 10 Edition)

Doug Levin

But.truth is, the US government isn't the early adopter here; Amazon, Google and Facebook are really the front-line developers of the surveillance state." This from the school district that is still reeling from a major student data privacy breach. Tagged on: March 9, 2017 Belgrade schools may tap $1.5M

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Hack Education Weekly News

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The company provides “interactive lessons and content on a mobile platform to low-skilled workers.” Jeff Sessions remarks on student data privacy laws and how they may inhibit school shooting prevention efforts pic.twitter.com/h3mOcqWo1F — Caitlin Emma (@caitlinzemma) July 11, 2018.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. In an era before Facebook or Edmodo, the social networking site Ning was, for a time, quite popular with educators. There was a regularly updated Facebook page, a Twitter account, as well as a LinkedIn profile for its supposed president.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Department of Education Announces Vision to Transform Federal Student Aid , Improve Customer Service.” ” Apparently the FAFSA will soon be available on mobile devices. Via The Wall Street Journal : “ Trump Administration Looks Beyond Traditional Servicers for Student-Lending Help.” “When Is The U.S.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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(More in the privacy/security section below on the implications of this.). Inside Higher Ed on Facebook ’s plans to partner with community colleges to teach digital literacy. Data, Surveillance, and Information Security. Via The New York Times : “ Facebook Gave Device Makers Deep Access to Data on Users and Friends.”