naesp conference - july 12, 2014
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TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR
SUCCESS
Nancy GiffordSenior Director of Law & Policy
The Internet Keep Safe Coalition
About iKeepSafe• a nonprofit, international alliance of
more than 100 policy leaders, educators, law enforcement members, technology experts, public health experts and advocates.
• Leader in research and tracking global trends and issues surrounding connected technology and their effect on children.
iKeepSafe’s Mission
To see generations of the world’s children grow up safely using technology and the internet.
Technology in the Classroom:Building a Foundation for Success
• Policies and Administrative Considerations to protect the privacy of student data
• Core competencies for ethically and responsibly engaging with technology
Elements of a Comprehensive Student Data Privacy Program
• Identify and minimize risks of mishaps • Have clear polices that are kept up to
date• Create an incident response plan• Train employees • Educate students and parents
Identify Risks
• Privacy Assessment• Establish an e-safety committee (or a
subcommittee of your safety committee)
• Dedicate a privacy point person (for offline and online information distribution)
Elements of a Comprehensive Student Data Privacy Program
• Identify and minimize risks of mishaps • Have clear polices that are kept up to
date• Create an incident response plan • Train employees • Educate staff, students and parents
CLEAR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Notice• Confidentiality and Disclosures• Security• Changes• Training
Privacy Policies
• Sharing personal data with 3rd parties• Use of technology:• School administrators use • Educator use
• School websites
Is my school compliant with all of the regulations around data sharing?
• FERPA• COPAA• CIPA• PPRA• HIPPA• Applicable state laws• District Policies
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.
Elements of a Comprehensive Student Data Privacy Program
• Identify and minimize risks of mishaps • Have clear polices that are kept up to
date• Create an incident response plan • Train employees • Educate students and parents
Incident Response Plan
– Digital incident response plan • Cyberbullying• Sexting• Harassment
– Data security breach response plan• Hacking• Accidental or negligent disclosures
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?
Elements of a Comprehensive Student Data Privacy Program
• Identify and minimize risks of mishaps • Have clear polices that are kept up to
date• Create an incident response plan • Train employees • Educate students and parents
Training
Elements of a training program:• Basic privacy awareness• Privacy rights & responsibilities• Data security• Online communication & social media• Electronic searches, surveillance, & access
Elements of a Comprehensive Student Data Privacy Program
• Identify and minimize risks of mishaps • Have clear polices that are kept up to
date• Create an incident response plan • Train employees • Educate students and parents
Educate Students and Parents
• Clear policies• Clear process
Digital Citizenship
At what age does cyberbullying start? . . . digital piracy (illegally downloading movies and music)?
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