Student Privacy

Student privacy involves safeguarding students’ data and redacting personally identifiable information from being used by outsiders. Student privacy is required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

March 27, 2025 | 8 minutes read

Know Your Rights; FERPA and Student Data Privacy

FERPA law talks about student data privacy, what does it say about surveillance cameras in schools? Learn which video redaction software is best for compliance.

May 11, 2022 | 5 minutes read

Redacting Children From Video Recordings, A Quick Guide

Follow this guide to automatically redact children from video recordings using CaseGuard Studio’s software in only a few simple steps.

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.

April 21, 2022 | 3 minutes read

Student Data Protection Regulations in the State of Montana

Montana HB 745 is a student data protection and online privacy law that was enacted in the U.S. state of Montana in 2020.

March 18, 2021 | 6 minutes read

What Does Privacy Mean to the Census Bureau?

Differential privacy lets organizations share data while protecting identities by adding “noise” to datasets. The Census Bureau uses it, but some states argue it could distort demographic data, impacting political representation.

July 15, 2020 | 8 minutes read

School Reopenings & Student Privacy

Coronavirus is changing the way schools operate. If there are recordings of students participating, communicating, or giving demonstrations, then the information faces FERPA policies and heavy redaction from school administrators or other resources.

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