Protecting Student Data: Districts and States Working Collaboratively on Privacy

In the increasingly digital world, the challenge of ensuring student data privacy has become paramount. Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring a diverse group of technology leaders from various districts across the nation. Our panelists will share their unique experiences and strategies to tackle the current challenges faced by school districts and states in maintaining student data privacy in collaboration with EdTech vendors.

We will illustrate how the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) aids districts and states in efficiently procuring vendor privacy agreements, saving time and resources. We will discuss the fundamentals of data privacy agreements between district and vendor. We will outline the challenges and legal prerequisites that vary across states and how working collaboratively districts and states are addressing these challenges. Panelists will field questions from the audience, facilitating an inclusive discussion while providing opportunities for the audience to take action and join the collaborative work.