(Getty Images) Colleges need more data to help student parents, study finds The advocacy group Generation Hope says institutions should collect more data to help student parents, who are at high risk of dropping out. Nov 9, 2021 By Emily Bamforth
Getty Images Lawmakers investigate tech companies’ student data collection, usage Three senators sent letters to more than 50 educational technology and data analytics companies to investigate their data collection practices. Aug 22, 2019 By Ryan Johnston
The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington D.C. (Carol M. Highsmith) FTC’s ‘Safeguards Rule’ cybersecurity proposal may burden higher ed Higher education institutions have until Aug. 2 to comment on rule changes that would rapidly require extensive new cybersecurity programs. Jun 25, 2019 By Colin Wood
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (Gage Skidmore) Education Department’s FERPA guide intended to end confusion over student data privacy law The Education secretary acknowledged confusion around student data privacy, but said a new FAQ could help illuminate things. Feb 12, 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
EdScoop Data defense: Four ways online education can avoid Facebook’s fallibility Commentary: The Cambridge Analytica incident acts as a wakeup call for everyday internet users, including those in higher education. Apr 23, 2018
EdScoop Tennessee education official: States need federal guidance on student data privacy A hearing on education research and student privacy highlighted the need for FERPA updates and increased support. Jun 30, 2017
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
Congress seeks to update student data privacy law The House Committee on Education and the Workforce heard from parents, researchers and state tech leaders about an update to FERPA. Mar 22, 2016 By Yizhu Wang