EDTECH
The Edtech Privacy Checklist: Is Your Student Data Safe?
Hadeel Al Haddad
06 June, 2023
In today's digital age, schools are increasingly relying on EdTech tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences. However, with these tools come concerns around data privacy and security. Protecting student data is of the utmost importance, and schools and teachers must take the necessary steps to ensure they are using EdTech tools in a safe and responsible way.
In this article, we will provide an EdTech privacy checklist to help schools and teachers ensure their students' data is safe and secure.
1- UNDERSTAND THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Schools and teachers should have a comprehensive understanding of the laws and regulations governing student data privacy. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) are two of the most important regulations to be aware of. Schools should also ensure that the EdTech tools they are using are compliant with these regulations.
2- CHOOSE TRUSTED EDTECH TOOLS
Choosing the right EdTech tools is essential to ensuring student data privacy. Schools and teachers should only use trusted and reliable EdTech tools that have been vetted for data privacy and security. Springring is one such tool that offers a secure and safe communication platform for schools, teachers, and parents.
3- SECURE DATA STORAGE AND ACCESS
Schools must ensure that student data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel. This means using secure storage systems and implementing strict access controls. Schools should also have policies in place for data retention and destruction.
4- EDUCATE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Finally, schools and teachers should educate students and parents about the importance of data privacy and how to protect their personal information. Springring can play a vital role in this by providing a secure communication platform that encourages open and transparent communication between teachers and parents.
Protecting student data is a critical responsibility for schools and teachers. By following the EdTech privacy checklist outlined in this article, schools can ensure they are using EdTech tools in a safe and responsible way. Springring can help by providing a secure communication platform that promotes effective and consistent parent-teacher communication throughout the year.
AN OWL'S OPINION
The use of EdTech tools is increasing rapidly in schools across the world. However, this also means that the risks associated with data privacy and security are also increasing.
At Springring, we believe that data privacy is a top priority, and we have taken all necessary steps to ensure our communication platform is safe and secure for schools, teachers, and parents. By providing a reliable and trusted platform, we hope to play a part in ensuring that student data is protected at all times.
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References:
Chen, X., & Chen, C. (2021). The use of edtech in education: Worldwide overview, challenges, and recommendations. Computers & Education, 164, 104054.
U.S. Department of Education. (2021). Protecting student privacy. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
Federal Trade Commission. (2021). Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Retrieved from https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/childrens-online-privacy-protection-act
WRITTEN BY
Hadeel Al Haddad
The Digital Marketing Specialist owl. The passionate bookworm/book-owl that runs on caffeine and loves soulful music. As a morning Owl, I'm at my creative peak while the sun is still up. I'm a wordsmith who enjoys writing, traveling and making punny dad jokes. Yes, seriously!