Data Privacy
Resources, professional learning, services, and support for helping districts protect student and mission-critical data.
Supporting school districts with student data privacy issues and SOPPA implementation
Securing and managing mission-critical data is not a one-person job. That’s why the Learning Technology Center provides support for implementing the latest data security protocols and complying with state and federal mandates, including SOPPA.
Our team stays at the forefront of K-12 data privacy and security innovations. Through our one-on-one consultations, events, and resources, we can put that knowledge to work for you by creating productive workflows and data management solutions for your district.
Data Privacy Laws
Today’s education-focused technologies enable the easy and often unseen transfer of student data from one system to another. In Illinois, school districts and staff are now responsible for understanding how student data is handled in order to comply with relevant state and federal laws.
Effective July 1, 2021, school districts will be required by the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) to provide additional guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only (105 ILCS 85).
Today’s education-focused technologies enable the easy and often unseen transfer of student data from one system to another. In Illinois, school districts and staff are now responsible for understanding how student data is handled in order to comply with relevant state and federal laws.
Effective July 1, 2021, school districts will be required by the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) to provide additional guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only (105 ILCS 85).
Data Privacy Services
Free and low-cost services and trainings geared toward boosting institutional data privacy standards and responding to the latest data privacy threats.
Data Privacy Resources
Guidance and best practices for securing student data at an institutional level and adhering to data privacy mandates.
Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K–12 Organizations from Cybersecurity Threats
This report, created by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, provides recommendations and resources to help K-12 schools and school districts address systemic cybersecurity risk.
Data Privacy Events
Apple Professional Learning Series: Keynote
It’s time to take the main stage with Apple’s Keynote. Join us to explore how you and your students can use Keynote to illustrate concepts, demonstrate learning, and animate processes – all in a single user-friendly presentation app.
Computer Science Lunch and Learn – CS PD Week 2024
Ready to take your CS program to the stars? Join us to learn about CS PD Week, this summer’s premier professional learning experience with tracks for K-3, 6-12, and 9-12 teachers.
School Law Update: Edtech Updates Heading into 2024-25
Calling all K-12 leaders and administrators – it’s time for a school law update! Join Attorney Brandon K. Wright as he answers and discusses your legal questions surrounding technology use in schools – including important developments heading into the next school year.
Learn more about data privacy
Recent blog posts covering new data privacy guidance, resources, and best practices.
2023 Education Conferences for Teachers, Administrators & Coaches
No matter your role in education and technology, conferences remain one of the best places to explore new strategies, discover new resources, and connect with peers. Check out all of these note-worthy edtech conferences coming
4 Cybersecurity Tips for School Staff & Students
Each October, the US recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a multi-week opportunity for everyone – including K-12 school districts – to recommit themselves to protecting digital networks and data. Here are a few quick tips to
Discover New Possibilities @ IETC 2022
New location, new events, and limitless new possibilities – that’s what’s in store for IETC 2022. Discover fresh ways to support classroom integration, develop robust technology environments, and harness edtech’s full potential during 3 keynotes,
