Optimizing Education Technology

while Protecting Student Data Privacy

Marsali HancockCEO & President

The Internet Keep Safe Coalition

Our vision is to see generations of the world’s children grow up safely using technology and the

internet.

Digital Citizenship

How To

• Create a school culture that embraces

technological opportunities

• Explore communication strategies with

parents, students and staff

• Privacy K-12 curriculum that teaches

students about their rights and

responsibilities in the digital

environment.

Unprepared = PR and Privacy

Compliance Nightmare

How to optimize ed tech while

protecting student data

privacy?

Privacy Leadership

• Clear policies

• Clear process

• Consistent Response

How to know: Type of data collected, how it is used, who

has access to it and how secure is it

Everyone Needs a Roadmap

Framework to . . . • Identify and minimize

risks of mishaps

• Establish clear policies

• Create an incident response plan

• Train employees

• Educate students and parents

Incident Response Plan

Download the Roadmap for Schools at: iKeepSafe.org/roadmap

Or email: info@ikeepsafe.orgMhancock@iKeepSafe.org

Marsali,

Below are several slides from Nancy’s

original PPT. Feel free to re-insert into the

presentation if you find them useful.

Thanks!

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

• FERPA

• mandates that schools must keep educational records confidential and that student data can only be used for educational purposes. Using student data to sell or market products is prohibited.

• Changes are being considered (Sen. Markey)

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

• COPPA

• Mandates operators of websites or online services directed to children obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using or disclosing personal info of children under 13

• School may provide consent in some circumstances

Child Internet Protection Act

• CIPA

• Requires schools that use software or technology to block access to inappropriate materials

• Safety education requirement

• Tied to e-Rate Funding

The Protection of Pupil Rights Act

• PPRA

• Protects the privacy of students in surveys, medical exams and marketing.

• Has Opt-in and Opt-out requirements that schools must comply with.

Civil LibertiesThe First Amendment

• Balancing a robust expression of ideas while restricting those communications that invade others’ privacy, are defamatory, contribute to a hostile environment or otherwise cause harm.

Civil Liberties

The Fourth Amendment

• Searching & seizing electronic Devices

• BYOD, school-provided devices, cell phones, laptops, e-readers

• What are your school policies around electronic devices?

How to establish clear policies and procedures?

• Notice• Confidentiality and Disclosures• Security• Changes• Training