Protecting Students

Protecting students’ privacy and data is crucial to keep children safe from dangerous predators and prevent identity theft. Laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, safeguard students’ information from being released to the general public.

April 25, 2022 | 4 minutes read

Regulating the Student Data System in the State of Colorado

Colorado HB 1294 is a student data privacy and protection law that was passed in 2014 to protect the statewide student data system.

April 25, 2022 | 3 minutes read

Cybersecurity and Student Data Privacy Legislation in Texas

Texas SB 820 is a student data protection and cybersecurity law that was recently enacted in in the U.S. state of Texas in 2019.

April 22, 2022 | 3 minutes read

Student Data Privacy Legislation in the State of Indiana

Indiana HB 1003 is an online student data protection and personal privacy law that was enacted in the state of Indiana in 2014.

April 22, 2022 | 4 minutes read

Cloud Computing and Education in the State of Kentucky

Kentucky’s HB 232 is a cloud-computing service and personal student data privacy law that was passed in the state in 2014.

April 21, 2022 | 3 minutes read

Student Data Privacy Requirements in the State of Hawaii

Hawaii SB2607 is a student data protection law that places several restrictions on the use and disclosure of student data.

January 21, 2020 | 8 minutes read

How To Defend Teachers Against Volatile Student Violence

As assaults on teachers by students rise in frequency, the need for handling violent video footage in a FERPA-compliant manner increases.

January 20, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Protecting Students and Teachers in Special Education Classrooms

Many states now require surveillance cameras in special education areas to provide unbiased protection for special needs students who may be unable to speak for themselves, ensuring their safety and communication in case of harm from students/staff.

January 17, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Know Your Rights; FERPA and Security Cameras at School

As cameras in schools become normalized video redaction software becomes a necessity to comply with FERPA, state, and local laws regarding privacy.

January 06, 2020 | 9 minutes read

Protecting Student Privacy at Schools Using Video Redaction Software

Using a video redaction software system is the best way for a school district to refrain from violating a student’s privacy or the federally based FERPA rights.

June 17, 2019 | 7 minutes read

Cameras in Schools | Case Study

The use of security cameras in school is argued to enhance this safety and also to provide needed documentary evidence in the event of an emergency. However, there are some controversies associated with the blanket use of security cameras in schools.