Joe Cadillic sent along this inquiry from Conor Friedersdorf: How do you acculturate your children into the digital world? If you’re a parent who is willing to share, I’d be eager to hear about your approach in your own words. How old is your child? What rules do you lay down? What guidance do you…
Category: Youth & Schools
Lawsuit claims student’s private info put on Grand Blanc schools’ website
Roberto Acosta reports: A lawsuit filed against Grand Blanc schools alleges the district illegally shared information on its website about a middle school student who was facing expulsion. The lawsuit brought by the male student’s parents argues his rights were violated under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, after details tied to an…
Student data privacy study findings released
WASHINGTON, DC, June 27, 2017 – In a report released today from graduate researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College, new research examines how educational technology startups balance limited resources and privacy concerns. The graduate researchers found that a disconnect between education providers and edtech startups may be due to the limited consideration startups put into…
Facebook users can wipe their profiles when they turn 18 under new UK data protection bill
James Rodger reports: A new Bill to ensure the UK “retains its world-class regime protecting personal data” has been included in the Queen’s Speech. The Government said the Bill would replace the existing Data Protection Act and fulfil a Conservative manifesto commitment to give people new rights to “control their data”. A new Digital Charter…