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This report aims to carefully examine and advocate for effective policies, regulations, and laws governing youth privacy where technology meets student information.

This sample policy would govern students’ possession and use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices, notwithstanding any other school policy governing searches or discipline.

This resource is geared towards education officials seeking to design a BYOD program, including guidance on how to remain consistent with COPPA.

This article takes a look at how service providers can protect their network and mitigate the risks to student data given the advent of ‘bring your own device’ policies and other new network risks.

Per the Student Data Transparency and Security Act (PDF), the Colorado Department of Education is required to provide Local Education Providers (LEPs) with a sample Student Information Privacy and Protection Policy. CDE developed a suite of over 40 sample policies that cover important security and privacy processes.

Despite introducing more than 400 bills on student data privacy since 2014, states have yet to address privacy protections for school surveillance or its inequitable effects. “School Surveillance: The Consequences for Equity and Privacy,” examines this important, emerging issue, identifying the benefits and potential problems posed by school surveillance. It suggests six principles to guide […]