Melinda Kaufmann of Pullman & Comley writes: The U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office recently provided more in-depth information regarding FERPA and virtual education in light of COVID-19 through a webinar. Much of what they discussed has already been covered in our prior posts on the issue: (here), (here) and (here). Here are some clarifying answers…
Category: Laws
Are Mental Health Apps Used by Colleges Risking Students’ Privacy?
Camille Stecker writes: Growing demand for mental health services on college campuses has resulted in the development of dozens of mental health apps. However, with a high demand universities and colleges need to consider the consequences of sensitive student information on app platforms. Mental health apps are not always considering young students’ privacy rights. Therefore,…
New York Bill Would Ban Geolocation Tracking and Geofencing Warrants
Mike Maharrey reports: A bill introduced in the New York Assembly would ban geolocation tracking and geofencing warrants. Passage of the legislation would not only protect privacy in New York; it would also hinder the growth of the federal surveillance state. Asm. Dan Quart (D-Manhatten) introduced Assembly Bill 10246 (A10246) on April 8. The legislation…
Dutch DPA Imposed a Controversial Fine on the Royal Dutch Tennis Association
Joke Bodewits and Wout Olieslagers of Hogan Lovells write: The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) recently imposed a fine of EUR 525,000 on the Royal Dutch Tennis Association (KNLTB) for sharing the personal data of its members with two of its sponsors in June 2018 on the basis of its own commercial interests. [….] In this…