Student Data
What is it?
- What is Student Data? - Includes a short video (3:00 min)
- 10 Foundational Principles for Using and Safeguarding Students’ Personal Information.
- PII acronym = Personally Identifiable Information
COPPA
Data Privacy Law
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) imposes requirements on websites directed to children.
CIPA
Data Privacy Law
The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) addresses children’s access to harmful Internet content.
FERPA SHERPA
provides service providers, parents, school officials, and policymakers with easy access to materials and resources to help guide responsible uses of student’s data. named after the core federal law that governs education privacy.
Education privacy resource center
FERPA: FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
Sherpa: Protector of student data (An experienced guide helping others succeed, derived from the Nepalese Sherpas)
NCES Forum Guide to Education Data Privacy
Developed as a resource for SEAs and LEAs to use in assisting school staff in protecting the confidentiality of student data in instructional & administrative practices.
Administrator Resources
- Video (50+ mins): Recorded Webinar, FERPA/SHERPA - Protecting Student Data & Privacy.
- 2017 Education Data Legislation Review
- CoSN’s Protecting Privacy in Connected Learning Toolkit:
- 5 Critical Guidelines: One-page summary for ensuring data privacy in your use of technology.
- ABCs of of Student Data Privacy for Administrators
- 10 Steps Every District Should Take Today (one-page overview)
- Security Checklists: The U.S. Department of Education established the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) as a “one-stop” resource for education stakeholders to learn about data privacy, confidentiality, and security practices related to student-level longitudinal data systems.
- K-12 Blueprint - Privacy and Security Toolkit
- Model Student Data Privacy School Website (Cambridge, MA) - See Forms, Policies & Procedures for samples:
- AUP
- AUP sign off
- Social Media Policy
- Student Records Policy
- Website Privacy Policy
- Digital Resource Request Form
- Model: Colorado Data Privacy Law Resources, includes
- Fact sheet on new law
- Presentations for Districts & superintendents
- Best practices
- Compliance activities
- District school resources (Guidance, tools, training) Includes many videos
- Model: New York State Student Data Privacy, includes:
- Glossary of terms / FAQs
- A list of the student data elements collected (and why they are collected)
- Parents’ Bill of Rights
- Student Data Rights Forums
- FERPA resources for school officials
- Form to Report an Improper Disclosure
PPRA
Data Privacy Law
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) protects students in regards to surveys and evaluations.
FERPA
Data Privacy Law
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents rights regarding children's records.
The Education Privacy Resource Center
- Search Resources by audience, type of resource and topic
State Student Data Privacy Laws
Updated list of State Student Data Privacy laws. Lists the bill for each state, its summary and what groups the bill legislates.
“The Future of Privacy Forum” (FPF) and “The Software & Information Industry Association” (SIIA) introduced a Student Privacy Pledge to safeguard student privacy regarding the collection, maintenance, and use of student personal information.”
“The commitments are intended to concisely detail existing federal law and regulatory guidance regarding the collection and handling of student data, and to encourage service providers to more clearly articulate these practices.”
- More information about the Pledge from FERPA/SHERPA
- List of companies that have already signed the pledge.
- Summary of different ways to protect privacy and security
- Elements that are freely available and realistic for people who aren't technology professionals
Educator Resources
- Protect Your Students’ Data Privacy - Video and other resources
- iKeepSafe Educators’ Training Course
- Direct link to the iKeepSafe Educators’ Training Course
- iKeepSafe Educators’ Resources
- iKeepSafe Playlist for Educators and Administrators (YouTube - 9 videos that correlate to the iKeepSafe curriculum)
- Educator’s Guide to Student Data Privacy
- Technology Security Checklist for Teachers
- Privacy in the Classroom: Why Should I care?
- 3 Easy Ways to Keep Online Accounts Safe - Includes new password creation recommendations
Parent Resources
FERPA/SHERPA Parental Resources
