Data Privacy and Security

Technology is an integral part of the teaching and learning experience at the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.  The ever-increasing availability of online teaching and learning resources comes with inherent risks and concerns regarding student data, privacy and student work.  We as a district have a responsibility to ensure that students' data and privacy is adequately protected while using any online digital resources for school work.  The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is providing the following information/resources for parents, teachers, and the community so that they can better understand what student data is, how student data is collected and used, and the laws and practices that the district adheres to in order to protect student data and privacy. 

 

New York State Education Law 2-D

Parents Bill of Rights

EdLaw 2-D Rider

Student Directory Information Policy 7241

FERPA Notification  This notification is also printed on the district calendar which is mailed to resident households annually.

Release of Information About Students to the Public- Annual Opt-Out Notice

 

 

(Staff Only)

If you have any concerns or questions regarding data privacy and security or suspect there has been a data breach, please contact Krista M. Albrecht, Director of Instructional Technology and Data Protection Officer (DPO) by phone (631) 730-1528 or email

 

In the event of a data breach the public will be notified via our district's communication platform. 

 

Federal Laws that Protect Student Data

 

 – The foundational federal law on the privacy of students’ educational records, FERPA safeguards student privacy by limiting who may access student records, specifying for what purpose they may access those records, and detailing what rules they have to follow when accessing the data.

 – PPRA defines the rules states and school districts must follow when administering tools like surveys, analysis, and evaluations funded by the US Department of Education to students. It requires parental approval to administer many such tools and ensures that school districts have policies in place regarding how the data collected through these tools can be used.

 – COPPA imposes certain requirements on operators of websites, games, mobile apps or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, and on operators of other websites or online services that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13 years of age.