Date: January 23rd, 2025 Category: Privacy Best Practices

Protecting Student Data Privacy in Pennsylvania: What Schools and Parents Need to Know In today’s digital age, student data privacy is a growing concern for educators, parents, and policymakers alike. As classrooms increasingly integrate digital tools and platforms, understanding how to protect sensitive information has never been more criti...

Date: January 23rd, 2025 Category: Privacy Best Practices

Author: Edward Rearden, Senior Researcher, National Student Data Privacy Association1. IntroductionIn the digital age, the protection of student data privacy has become a critical concern for educational institutions across the United States. As schools increasingly rely on technology for instruction, assessment, and administration, the volume of s...

Date: January 22nd, 2025 Category: Privacy Best Practices

Understanding FERPA: Who Should Be Informed?The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a crucial piece of legislation. It safeguards the privacy of student education records.But who needs to know about FERPA?The answer is simple. Anyone involved in the education sector should be well-versed in FERPA. This includes educators, school ad...