Lessons in Data Privacy for Education Leaders. Policy Guide

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Data Use; Privacy; Information Management; Access to Information; Students; Educational Policy; Civil Rights; Education; Information Security; Laws; State Policy; Educational Legislation; Parent Rights; Student Records; Educational Needs

Kentucky; Washington; Maryland; Utah; California; Wisconsin; Georgia; Nevada

Data systems are becoming powerful tools to address students' diverse and changing needs, but without comprehensive data privacy policies, the risks of unintentional or malicious disclosures of students' private information is increasing. Given the mounting challenges to protect data privacy, Education Commission of the States assembled data privacy experts and practitioners to consider strategies for protecting students' privacy without compromising the power of education data. This Policy Guide highlights participants' suggestions and offers actional approaches to maximize the use of education data while minimizing risk to students' privacy, including state examples and key considerations for state leaders.

As Provided

2023

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