EdPrivacy by Education Framework: Student Data Privacy Peace of Mind [Video] August 21, 2019By Katie Onstad Privacy Management edprivacy Protecting K-12 data privacy is a big challenge for U.S. school districts. Learn how EdPrivacy helps simplify and streamline the student privacy management process, protecting student data and providing privacy peace of mind. Watch video here: EdPrivacy by Education Framework - Student Data Privacy Peace of Mind [Video] As a Director of Technology, is managing student data privacy giving you a headache? We get it! Federal and state student data privacy laws demand online resources used in school districts be reviewed and approved, and it's a lot to keep up with! We know that keeping student data private is a big concern for districts, but with so many vendor policies to vet, it's become extremely time-consuming. That's why we created Education Framework! Education Framework provides student data privacy peace of mind through an easy-to-use K through twelve data privacy platform called EdPrivacy. This solution consistently vets the safety and security of online applications based on FERPA, COPPA, and state privacy requirements. The EdPrivacy platform has: A searchable database of over ten thousand applications most-often used in schools that have been vetted by data privacy experts. An easy to understand and consistent rating system of vendor privacy policies called Privacy Quality Scores. And a quick and easy way to request a vendor’s Privacy Quality Score if it is not already in the privacy database, with new evaluations completed in twenty-four to forty-eight weekday hours! Let Education Framework be your trusted partner to answer questions, decipher complicated privacy policies and protect student data. Learn more and visit EducationFramework.com today! Related Posts 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. 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. Student Data Privacy Policy for Schools—How to Ensure Your Data Stays Private Keeping students’ PII can be complicated - learn how to create a student data protection policy for your school today. District Challenges in Executing a Student Data Privacy Policy Districts must develop a comprehensive K-12 student data privacy policy. Get our top 5 policy best practices today. Managing Student Data Privacy: How One District is Doing it Right Learn how a school district in Georgia is effectively supporting their student data privacy policy with EdPrivacy, a comprehensive privacy management tool that vets vendor privacy policies, monitors policies for changes, and protects sensitive student information. 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.