YouTube fined $170 million for collecting data on children Despite being the biggest settlement for a company accused of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, critics say it's not enough. Sep 5, 2019 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) 5 privacy considerations before trying new edtech in the classroom Student privacy becomes less overwhelming when teachers consider a few key tips, says Susan M. Bearden of the Future of Privacy Forum. Oct 30, 2018 By Susan M. Bearden
AI in classrooms can raise red flags on privacy In a new resource, CoSN notes AI’s promise, but cautions that FERPA, COPPA and state-level requirements must be considered in advance. Jun 11, 2018 By Patience Wait
With bipartisan support, Do Not Track Kids legislation returns in Congress Senate and House members have re-introduced a bill to protect children’s online data. It would update the 20-year-old COPPA. May 25, 2018 By Patience Wait
CoSN releases updated toolkit for privacy protection in schools The latest version of the toolkit will help school leaders navigate key federal privacy policies and protect their students' data. Jun 1, 2017