EdLaw 2-d & Student Data Privacy

 

EdLaw 2-d & Student Data Privacy

Student data privacy is very important and it is everyone's responsibility to make sure that we do everything we can to protect that data.  New York State EdLaw 2-d outlines the requirements for student data privacy.  It is our responsibility to make sure we don't share student data in unapproved apps and websites.  Here is a list of items that are considered personally identifiable and can't be shared with a vendor or app unless they have signed a contract complying with EdLaw 2-d and are approved by the district:

Personally Identifiable Information

The term includes, but is not limited to -

(a) The student's name;

(b) The name of the student's parent or other family members;

(c) The address of the student or student's family;

(d) A personal identifier, such as the student's social security number, student number, or biometric record;

(e) Other indirect identifiers, such as the student's date of birth, place of birth, and mother's maiden name;

(f) Other information that, alone or in combination, is linked or linkable to a specific student that would allow a reasonable person in the school community, who does not have personal knowledge of the relevant circumstances, to identify the student with reasonable certainty; or

(g) Information requested by a person who the educational agency or institution reasonably believes knows the identity of the student to whom the education record relates.

If you have an app or website that you would like to use with your students, please check to see if it is on the approved list.  If it isn't on the list, please fill out this form which can be found on our Technology Facilitator Website.  All apps and websites submitted are reviewed for compliance and the required contract is sent to them.  Once the contract has been signed, you will be notified that it is safe to use the site or app.  Please note, permission to use the app or site can not be given until the signed contract is received.  Some websites and apps do not respond to the request for a contract and some refuse to sign it so we are not able to use those sites and apps with our students.