School Districts' Responsibility for Safeguarding Data

All educational organizations have a legal and ethical responsibility to protect the privacy and security of education data.  Below are some resources for districts to help ensure they are in compliance with state and federal laws and guidance for safeguarding data.

Legislative Audit

Information Systems Best Practices - The Division of Legislative Audit establishes best practices employed throughout industry and government to encourage government entities to develop, implement, and maintain information systems policies that conform to current best practices.

Resources & Websites

• CoSN Protecting Privacy in Connected Learning
• Trusted Learning Environment Seal Program
• Data Quality Campaign
• Student Privacy Pledge 
• Privacy Technical Assistance Center
  • Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Education Services
  • Model Notification of Rights under FERPA
  • Model Notification for Directory Information under FERPA
  • Model Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
  • Written Agreement Checklist