Step 3: Establish a Process for Vetting Apps
How do you know if the apps you are using protect student privacy?
Schools do not always have a clearly established procedure for vetting apps and websites before sharing them. Establishing a process for vetting these tools can protect students' information, keep staff in compliance with privacy laws, and protect the district from possible litigation.
- CoSN Vetting Online Tools: Start with Privacy
- "Ask Before You App" Evaluation Questions
- Sample App Evaluation Google Form (copy to your Google account)
- Technology Decision Flowchart
- Student Privacy Pledge Signatories
- iKeepSafe Certified Products
- Common Sense Privacy Evaluations
- 1EDTECH Certified
Privacy Awareness Steps
- Understand Privacy Laws and Build Awareness
- Strengthen Written Agreements
- Establish a Process for Vetting Apps
- Provide Continuous Training
