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Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

There have been 361 cybersecurity incidents involving public schools since 2016 according to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , and with rates increasing year over year , schools need to be more aware of issues with data privacy and enact targeted solutions to keep student data safe. by Eli Zimmerman.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. What then of the students? By 2021, most of the student body should be in the system." Windows 10 Cloud appears to be Microsoft's attempt to compete.

EdTech 170
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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. What then of the students? By 2021, most of the student body should be in the system." Windows 10 Cloud appears to be Microsoft's attempt to compete.

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Four Student Data Privacy Issues Adults Should Be Aware Of

MindShift

Consumer groups like Common Sense Media and companies like Microsoft have spoken positively of the bill. But some student-privacy advocates are saying it doesn’t go far enough in restricting what private companies can do with student data. “There are harms that can happen regardless of intent.”

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition)

Doug Levin

For over 40 years the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) ran a program to support this vulnerable student population, but that has come to an end - in part because of student data privacy concerns. Tagged on: September 7, 2017 When can schools punish students for racist social media posts?

EdTech 150
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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition)

Doug Levin

For over 40 years the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) ran a program to support this vulnerable student population, but that has come to an end - in part because of student data privacy concerns. Tagged on: September 7, 2017 When can schools punish students for racist social media posts?

EdTech 150
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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Microsoft has acquired GitHub. Here’s the NYT headline : “Microsoft Buys GitHub for $7.5 Via Education Week : “‘Impenetrable’ World of Student Data Brokers a Major Concern, Study Says.” ” Via Edsurge : “ Apple’s New Digital Student IDs Raise Questions About Security.”