Privacy

Supporting Data Use While Protecting the Privacy, Security and Confidentiality of Student Information

Supporting Data Use While Protecting the Privacy, Security and Confidentiality of Student Information

A Primer for State Policymakers

This publication outlines three overarching responsibilities of state policymakers to protect the privacy, security and confidentiality of students’ personally identifiable information and a series of questions about state policies and practices for state officials responsible for the stewardship of student data and state data systems to both protect student data and maximize their use to improve student achievement.