Despite criticism that the report left critical data out of its analysis, its author maintains states have inadequate student data privacy policies.

Commentary: Before you start, consider not just what policies you want to create, but how you can create them to maximize compliance.

Administrators need to be able to collect, analyze and use data in ways that benefits students, according to the nonprofit Data Quality Campaign.

Commentary: When it comes to protecting student data privacy, any number of things can keep a district CTO up at night. Here's how to prioritize the risks.

Commentary: A pre-assessment can be useful in helping schools address the policies, processes and risks of building a student data privacy program.

Commentary: Any number of school employees can help implement a privacy program, but it's up to district leaders to champion the efforts and set expectations.

Commentary: Creating and implementing a data privacy program can be disruptive. These five core requirements are essential to a school system's success.

Nearly 90 percent of the most popular edtech services fail to meet the minimum criteria for transparency and privacy, Common Sense finds.

Senate and House members have re-introduced a bill to protect children’s online data. It would update the 20-year-old COPPA.