Important Data Privacy Laws
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
(COPPA)
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Governs information in a student’s education record, restricting access and use of student information.
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Restricts the collection of personal information from children under 13 by companies operating websites, games, mobile applications, and digital services that are directed to children or that collect personal information from individuals known to be children.
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Student Online Personal Protection Act
(SOPPA)
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Children’s Internet Protection Act
(CIPA)
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Guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only.
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Imposes certain requirements on schools that utilize the federal E-Rate program to receive discounts for internet access and other technology services, or that receive federal grants for other technology expenses.
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