Digital learning tools create valuable data but also raise significant privacy concerns.
Privacy Risks
- Data collection by edtech companies
- Unauthorized data sharing
- Cybersecurity breaches
- Student tracking and profiling
- Third-party access
Legal Protections
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
- State-level privacy laws
- School district policies
Best Practices
- Data minimization
- Informed consent
- Regular security audits
- Student privacy education
Challenge
Balancing innovation with privacy protection.