NY State Educators Approach July 1st Deadline to Demonstrate Compliance with Ed Law 2-d Part 121 Public school districts in New York state have until July 1, 2020 to complete the requirements of Education Law 2-d Part 121. The law protects student data privacy and security by limiting access to students’ personally identifiable information (PII) in all public schools and education agencies throughout the state. Learn how EdPrivacy helps district leaders quickly and easily identify safe technologies for the classroom and meet their obligations under the law. June 14, 2020By Katie Onstad New York Privacy Laws NY Ed Law 2d Read More »
How Technology in the Classroom Impacts Student Data Privacy Until a parent voiced a concern, teachers in an Illinois school district had been able to use any application or online resource they chose in their classrooms. That parent inquiry sent the superintendent and director of technology on a quest that led to major changes in how the district investigates and vets applications and websites for use. Learn how River Forest School District 90 stepped up their privacy game with help from EdPrivacy by Education Framework. March 4, 2020By Katie Onstad Partner Districts Technology in the Classroom Read More »
The California Consumer Privacy Act Bolstering Student Data Privacy Goes into Effect Beginning January 1, 2020, The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) is in effect. This comprehensive law protects the personal information of all California residents collected by any company doing business in the state of California. Edtech companies that collect PII from California students are bound by this new law. Read more about CCPA and learn how EdPrivacy helps school district leaders navigate the requirements of multiple laws and ensure student data is properly protected. December 31, 2019By Katie Onstad CA Privacy Laws, Privacy Management CCPA Read More »
What is PII? What Districts and Families Need to Know Personally identifiable information, or PII, is any data point that can be used to identify a specific individual. Understanding how to protect student PII begins with knowing what data is being collected. Learn more about the federal and state data privacy laws that govern the protection of student information, and how EdPrivacy helps districts proactively protect PII. December 19, 2019By Katie Onstad Student Privacy Laws PII Read More »