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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy. Finally, Lightspeed Systems is a Student Data Privacy Consortium signatory, and has signed the Student Privacy Pledge.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

Though few companies go that far in avoiding data collection, the policy statement reflects an attitude to data that’s becoming more common in edtech, says Kevin Lewis, a data privacy officer for 1EdTech Consortium, a nonprofit industry association. But many companies aren’t being as careful.

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6 things schools can do to ensure student data privacy

eSchool News

Student data privacy is quite a different topic from the headlines most people read concerning data breaches. Student data privacy concerns, specifically, center on the misuse of personally identifiable information, known by its acronym PII. Manage data with precision. Vet your vendors.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

Though few companies go that far in avoiding data collection, the policy statement reflects an attitude to data that’s becoming more common in edtech, says Kevin Lewis, a data privacy officer for 1EdTech Consortium, a nonprofit industry association. But many companies aren’t being as careful.

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Common (and Avoidable) Legal Pitfalls for Coding Bootcamps and Alternative Education Providers

Edsurge

Some providers are joining together to create a common set of “industry-standard” metrics to make comparisons easier; others are setting their own measures. But many states have enacted their own student data privacy laws and more are in the pipeline. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

The Department of Education has released its newly proposed guidelines for school accountability. “Dean Dad” Matt Reed responds to Senator Alexander’s proposal to limit student loans. But you’re full of fallacy yourself if you think that’s going to stop me from making critiques about this industry.