School districts face numerous challenging hazards and threats. Cyber threats can impact staff and students in the physical or virtual elements of a school district. Laws are a necessary foundation for security.
COPPA
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
How websites, apps, and other online operators collect data and personal information from kids under the age of thirteen.
CIPA
Children’s Internet Protection Act
Internet filters for K-12 schools and libraries to protect children from harmful online content as a condition for federal funding.
FERPA
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (1974)
Schools must have written permission to release any information but allows schools to disclose under certain conditions.
PPRA
Protections of Pupils Rights Amendment
Requires parental consent for any surveys that contain political, secular, mental state, relationships, or religious information.