Adapting the Privacy Profession to Changing Times
As spring comes into full bloom, the changing of the seasons offers an opportunity for privacy teams to start thinking about how they can be more effective in their workplaces. Privacy work needs to evolve in a couple of important ways, and the value of that work for the organization may have its highest manifestation […]
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The Case for Including Data Privacy and Data Ethics in Educator Preparation Programs Ellen B. Mandinach, Ph.D. | Juliana Cotto SEPTEMBER 2021 in Educator Preparation Programs 2 THE CASE FOR INCLUDING DATA PRIVACY AND DATA ETHICS IN EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS T eachers interact with large amounts of student data every day to perform their job […]
Sample-Student-Notice-Monitoring-Attendance-and-Student-Engagement
Dear Student, As you can imagine, the way we work together in an online classroom will look very different from how we used to work together in person. As a result of our transition to an online learning environment, we want to keep you updated on how we will be taking attendance and measuring your […]
Sample-Responsible-Use-of-Technology-Policy
Dear Student, All [ school/district name ] students are responsible for their own actions and activities involving school/district devices, networks, and systems, and for their files, accounts, and passwords. Based on the responsible use guidelines outlined in this document, you may face consequences if these terms are violated. Responsible use of technology means engaging with […]
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From: [email protected] Date: December 10, 2020 at 2:13:38 PM CST To: [email protected] Subject: Vetting Edtech Tools! Dear Educators, With the start of the school year, you may be exploring new edtech tools to bring into the classroom. While we are excited to see what you have found and encourage you to be creative, it is […]
Sample-Parent-Letter-Parents-as-Partners-in-Protecting-Student-Privacy
Dear Parents, As educators, the protection of our students’ privacy is not only paramount but also mandated through state and federal law, like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). As explained in our back-to-school letter, under FERPA, we and our technology providers are responsible for protecting student data, including data that is collected […]
Back-to-School-Letter
Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome back to [ school name ]! As we begin the new school year, we wanted to take this opportunity to share with you our student privacy policies and practices to demonstrate our commitment to protecting your child’s personal information. You can find our school’s/district’s student privacy policies and procedures here […]
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Student Privacy Communications Toolkit JANUARY 2021 FOR SCHOOLS & DISTRICTS 2 FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM • Student Privacy Communications Toolkit: For Schools and Districts ABOUT THE FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is a nonprofit organization focused on how emerging technologies affect consumer privacy. FPF is based in Washington, DC, and […]
More Parties, More Risks, More Opportunity? Evolving Governance to Support Cyber Resilience Amidst Evolving Policy and Technological Change
*Special thanks to Jim Siegl and Jocelyn Aqua for their advice and expertise. Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents fundamental opportunities and challenges for defense of increasingly complex digital ecosystems amid rising attack costs, fragmented regulation, and evolving industry practices. A coordinated response across the public and private sectors, including smart deployment of AI tools for […]
Contextualizing the Proposed SECURE Data Act in the State Privacy Landscape
Special thanks to FPF’s Dr. Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna, VP of Global Policy, for her contributions to this analysis. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Republican data privacy working group released their long-awaited comprehensive consumer privacy bill on April 22, titled the “Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act” (SECURE Data Act) […]