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How to Communicate Student Data Privacy Protections to Families More Effectively

EdTech Magazine

Parents and guardians of K–12 students are rather aware and concerned about student data privacy, but a majority are lacking specific information from their schools. However, the same report shows that less than half of parents (4 in 10) say their child’s school has discussed with them how it protects student data.

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How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

While many educational software providers offer students helpful and engaging content, some can end up exposing student data. A December 2022 report from Internet Safety Labs confirmed that 96 percent of school apps shared student data with third parties, and 28 percent exposed kids to advertising.

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How the CCPA Affects California School Districts

EdTech Magazine

The law applies directly to for-profit companies in California that make over $25 million annually, buy or sell the personal data of 50,000 or more consumers, or earn 50 percent or more of their annual revenue selling that data. DISCOVER: Find out how to address data privacy during remote learning.

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How the CCPA Affects California School Districts

EdTech Magazine

The law applies directly to for-profit companies in California that make over $25 million annually, buy or sell the personal data of 50,000 or more consumers, or earn 50 percent or more of their annual revenue selling that data. DISCOVER: Find out how to address data privacy during remote learning.

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How the CCPA Affects California School Districts

EdTech Magazine

The law applies directly to for-profit companies in California that make over $25 million annually, buy or sell the personal data of 50,000 or more consumers, or earn 50 percent or more of their annual revenue selling that data. DISCOVER: Find out how to address data privacy during remote learning.

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CoSN2020: Annual Event Focuses on Breakthrough Mindsets

EdTech Magazine

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. New resources on student data privacy. This summit will focus on shaping decision-makers’ opinions about the future of E-rate, student data privacy, ed tech appropriations and the homework gap.

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CoSN2020: Annual Event Focuses on Breakthrough Mindsets

EdTech Magazine

MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. New resources on student data privacy. This summit will focus on shaping decision-makers’ opinions about the future of E-rate, student data privacy, ed tech appropriations and the homework gap.