Doug Levin

JUNE 19, 2018

However, despite the maturity and public perception of the company, Scholastic fails to provide even rudimentary security protections for some of its publicly available digital products directed to children under 13. In fact, the games that have both online and mobile app versions point to different privacy policies. The Details.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These findings highlight the need for K–12 schools to improve their data privacy and security practices governing educational technology use. Here are some recommendations to support your school’s commitment to student safety and privacy while ensuring students have access to technology that…

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 1, 2023

VPN For Teachers: Privacy, Security, And Internet Freedom Technology has transformed teaching. Many teachers now rely on online resources to … VPN For Teachers: Privacy, Security, And Internet Freedom Read More The post VPN For Teachers: Privacy, Security, And Internet Freedom appeared first on TeachThought.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

The recent government attention on K–12 cybersecurity has, in many ways, benefited school districts by raising awareness of security threats. They don’t have the budgets to implement the cybersecurity solutions the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency deemed necessary.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There is no denying that while mobile computing devices — Chromebooks, tablets, digital whiteboards, document cameras, e-readers, wearables and virtual reality headsets — can be effective educational tools, they also come with physical security and cybersecurity risks.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But regardless of the size or complexity of the incident, the privacy and security of students’ sensitive personal information is at risk of falling into the wrong hands.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ransomware poses the biggest threat to data privacy and security, and schools are the top target of these attacks. Only a few months into the new school year, we’ve already seen a surge in ransomware attacks on schools and sensitive student data being leaked online.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2019

And a few have started adding facial recognition technology to security cameras. Specifically, how should schools strike a balance between what’s needed to ensure students’ safety, and how to protect their privacy? Many use web filtering tools that blacklist unsavory websites and monitor what students write and search for online.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Yet, this rapid development has come with cybersecurity and data privacy concerns that call for better policy compliance and security enforcement from third-party apps and ed tech vendors. Technology is no longer a complementary tool in the classroom; it’s the primary operational hub for education.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The downside of a network device “just working” is that it’s only minimally secured. Poorly secured network devices are risky. Compromised network devices can impact network stability and data privacy, and they can prevent a classroom from functioning smoothly. That’s wonderful, right? Well, sort of.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Join eSchool News and a panel of experts to learn the latest strategies and tools schools are using to help keep student data safe and ensure students’ digital access is secure.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

Key points: More and more steps have become essential to protect critical data How to maintain secure access and data privacy 4 ways to improve your district’s data privacy For more news on data protection, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Protecting our privacy and security is challenging. Really challenging.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 19, 2022

On Tuesday, Keep Reading ParentSquare Webinar Alert: How to Meet School Technology Needs While Protecting Security and Privacy. That number, which averages out to more than 100 cases per year, is a reminder that schools need to practice vigilance with their technology systems.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2022

The TLE Seal is awarded to K–12 districts that meet the requirements within CoSN’s framework for protecting student data privacy. KEEP READING: Discover the three…

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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 6, 2022

Data Privacy for Startups. Starting a new business can be challenging, but incorporating data privacy from its inception need not be. However, data privacy is rarely considered in the face of new ideas, marketing efforts, and other things. The following data privacy checklist is all you need for your startup.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 7, 2017

In this post, I offer emerging lessons about real and perceived information security issues facing schools from the data underlying the K-12 Cyber Incident Map.

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Securly

APRIL 2, 2024

Beyond its impact on academic integrity, AI use in schools also raises issues about student data privacy and digital citizenship. Maintain Student Data Privacy Unlike universally available generative AI tools, AI Chat is designed specifically for K-12 education. Enter AI Chat for Securly Filter.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2020

But there’s another need that K–12 administrators should also prioritize, experts say: data privacy. Most of these technology systems are in the cloud , and there is data being transferred back and forth, so that piece of the puzzle has to be fortified and secured.”.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

As they work to move instruction online, administrators and other educators should not deprioritize privacy. 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

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Jamf on EdTech

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Paul Bowden of Microsoft helped Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) attendees understand how to get the most out of security, privacy via Microsoft, and go through new approaches and features in Jamf Pro.

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Jamf on EdTech

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Paul Bowden of Microsoft helped Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) attendees understand how to get the most out of security, privacy via Microsoft, and go through new approaches and features in Jamf Pro.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 31, 2024

Residential proxies play a crucial role in the field of online security, data scraping, and privacy. For improved online privacy and freedom, consider the option to buy residential proxies. They enhance online privacy and security by masking your device’s actual IP address with one from a residential pool.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2022

FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to ‘Crack Down’ on Ed Tech, Student Data Privacy. Here is an example of New York City Department of Education’s student data privacy requirements. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). Private equity firm is amassing companies that collect data on America’s children.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

AUGUST 5, 2021

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers explored the security and privacy perceptions of students taking proctored exams. Educational institutions have had to transition to remote learning and exam taking. This has led to an increase in the use of online proctoring services to curb student cheating.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Looking for Ways to Improve Data Privacy in Schools? The rapid deployment of educational technology, paired with an increase in the number of states passing data privacy laws , leaves many district administrators and technology leaders with a daunting question about protecting student and staff information: Where do we start?

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Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 13, 2017

K-12 data security , data privacy and student online safety have all become familiar topics for schools and districts. For instance, if your school district suffers a data breach, and sensitive information is made public, it can be considered both a security and privacy concern (and potentially a concern of safety concern as well).

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

As one of the most popular ed tech platforms for K–12, Google Workspace for Education offers advanced tools that can help schools boost data privacy. DIG DEEPER: Here’s how Google creates a more secure workspace for teachers and students. Schools collect sensitive student data that will follow them for the rest of their lives.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Establishing security practices for working remotely is critical when working from home. There are many things to consider when onboarding a new employee or reviewing proper security protocols with existing staff. The following are some basic security best practices we recommend to keep your remote workforce safe and secure.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

With the volume of time kids are spending online, on computers, mostly unsupervised by adults, protecting their privacy and safety has become of huge importance. Here are some suggestions to help you with that issue (from the Ask a Tech Teacher team): How Parents Can Protect Their Kid’s Privacy and Safety Online?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A recent McAfee survey of 1,000 college students and recent graduates ages 18 to 25 revealed some startling statistics on how little this tech-savvy cohort knows about data security. writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. Data Security Starts with Simple but Essential Steps.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

State and Their Ed-Tech Vendors Face New Data Privacy, Security Regulations appeared first on Market Brief. New York State recently updated regulations governing how districts protect student data, and ed-tech vendors in the state will be affected, too. The post Districts in N.Y.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

As they work to move instruction online, administrators and other educators should not deprioritize privacy. 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

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

As they work to move instruction online, administrators and other educators should not deprioritize privacy. 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

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2021

I’ve written a lot about the importance of teaching students to protect their online privacy. See what you think: 9 ways school leaders can protect privacy while protecting kids online. 6 Ways Teacher-authors Protect Their Online Privacy. 5 (free) Security Posters for Tech Ed. Matt Zalaznick.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2023

But how prepared are K-12 districts to handle the thorny privacy and security issues that these tools raise? Not very, according to “Uncovering Privacy and Security Challenges In K-12 Schools,” a new study of how districts handle privacy and security issues from researchers at the University of Chicago and New York University.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 13, 2019

Federal, state and district mandates dictate graduates’ data receive the same oversight and privacy protection required throughout their K–12 education. . The state of Missouri stipulates the types of data that must be secured in a permanent record, as well as the required data format for retention. by Tommy Peterson.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

-based cybersecurity services firm that specializes in cyberstrategy, governance, risk and compliance, development and data privacy services. The company, which has managed the unique challenges of protecting data within school districts, also has expertise in identity and access management, cloud security and digital transformation.

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