The digital age has introduced powerful tools to harass K-12 teachers online. Harassment can take many forms, but this blog will focus on recording (or leaking) teachers’ personal information and creating fake accounts on social media to impersonate teachers. This blog also includes links to mental health resources for teachers who are feeling cognitively overwhelmed….
Starting in May 2022, educational technology (Edtech) companies must by notice The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it is closely monitoring the industry to ensure student privacy protections in the digital environment. The first of these enforcement actions was announced by the FTC on October 31st. Complaints and consent agreements For Chegg, a company that…
Higher education institutions participating in the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student aid programs should be aware of recent developments. Updates to Safeguards Rule Requirements of Graham Leach Briley method (GLBA), effective on. June 9, 2023. This law typically ensures that financial institutions such as banks maintain appropriate data privacy practices that protect individuals’ non-public…
course schedule October 11th, 2:00pm – 3:30pm ET – Student Privacy Introduction November 9th, 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST – Protecting Student Privacy This module provides an overview of federal student privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Student Rights Protection Amendment (PPRA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)….
What should edtech companies know about consumer privacy laws? As states continue to pass new consumer privacy laws, edtech companies may be wondering what their compliance obligations will be under these various frameworks. Taken together, these laws create a “patchwork” of different standards. This patchwork could become even more complicated in the upcoming legislative season….
Schools and districts across the country are currently grappling with how to vet new education technology tools that incorporate generative AI. Various organizations have created frameworks designed to help schools consider these tools holistically, but they often say little about how to scrutinize privacy compliance. To address this gap, the Future of Privacy Forum’s Review…
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or Felpaprotect personally identifiable information contained in education records from unauthorized disclosure. For nearly half a century, this law has given parents privacy rights over their children’s education records. In fact, August 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of FERPA. As FERPA approaches its golden birthday, FPF takes a closer…
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education announced: Updated Title IX Regulations Through Title IX litigation, we have made clear that schools can bring harassment cases using non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfakes. Title IX A federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs and applies to all public and private elementary and secondary…
Do you often feel frustrated because of conflicts with your teenagers? No parent wants to fight with their teenagers. So what can you do when your teenagers argue with you? It is helpful to first understand that It is normal to have some conflicts. Teens are experiencing a period of rapid change and begin to…
Do you always feel like you’re walking on eggshells as a teenager? It’s natural to feel confused and frustrated. Dealing with teens’ attitudes. Various factors can affect a teenager’s emotions. The key is to identify the root cause of this anger. Think about it this way… When gardening, it’s a waste to only cut off…