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[…] of releasing particular datasets and for assessing and mitigating re-identification risks in open data. Currently, both Seattle’s Open Data and Privacy programs are already collaborating on a number of initiatives related to recommendations called out in the report. Additionally, the programs are also implementing an updated internal process for reviewing new open datasets for […]

Computers Privacy and Data Protection conference  (CPDP) kicks off this week in Brussels, and the theme this year is “The Internet of Bodies”. The conference will gather 400 speakers for 80 panels to set the stage for the privacy and data protection conversation in Europe for 2018. And this is such an important year for data protection – not only the General Data Protection Regulation becomes applicable in May, but also the text of the new ePrivacy Regulation will likely be finalized.

[…] PII from such education records by third parties acting as school officials with legitimate educational interests in the online educational service context. The Agora letter has a number of implications for stakeholders.  While USED exerts meaningful influence over schools and industry through advisory letters, policy guidance, and other “soft law” measures that shape behavior, […]

[…] harm students and disclose their sensitive information. After the S. Department of Education warned districts about the potential security threat, the story hit CNN, Wall Street Journal, NPR, Mother Jones, NBC News, CNBC, and the Washington Post, among many other outlets. It is worth rereading EdWeek’s report on ransomware in schools from earlier this […]

[…] the interests of academics presents a formidable dilemma. To be sure, there is evidence that some companies are beginning to share for academic research. For example, a number of pharmaceutical companies are now sharing clinical trial data with researchers, and a number of individual companies have taken steps to make data available as well. […]

[…] said that the main reason for sharing data for research was to obtain insights that would help the company “better execute” or “better understand” their mission. A number of companies also said that sharing data for research helped to build their brands, strengthen relationships with academics, and attract talent to the company. The study […]

[…] 94% of car crashes are caused by human error, the case is so much stronger for opting in and sharing data with your car than even your phone—something we have all already chosen to do. As with smartphones your car will need to collect information, and sometimes send it, in order to enable these […]

[…] schools succeed.” The new “roadmap” resource discusses how “safeguarding student information is paramount to successful research partnerships,” and provides practical tips on improving privacy and security ( page 13) and engaging and being transparent with the public about state research efforts (page 11). DQC’s new resources are especially important as policymakers consider how to […]

[…] our new publication here for more information, and we list additional helpful resources below. If this all sounds overwhelming, then it’s important to remind you of the number one best practice: strive to minimize legal risks on the back end by limiting the amount and types of data you collect about students on the […]

[…] increase over the 3.5% of all companies that were based in Europe under the previous EU-US Safe Harbor Program in 2014. At only a year old, the number of Privacy Shield participants is already greater than 2,000 and typically grows by several members each week. Leading EU companies that rely on Privacy Shield include: […]