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Hackers Are After Student Data. Here’s Why

By Erik Ofgang published

Students generally have pristine credit records, which makes student data an appealing target for criminals. The good news is, there are ways they can help keep student data safe.

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The FTC Is Proposing Updates to COPPA. Here’s What You Need To Know

By Susan Gentz published

COPPA is more than 20 years old and long overdue for an update to better protect students and their data

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How School Social Media Accounts Put Student Privacy at Risk

By Erik Ofgang published

New student privacy research shows that school social media accounts have posted millions of photos of students and other identifiable information, which might be dangerous

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6 Tips for Protecting Student Data Privacy

By Erik Ofgang last updated

The award-winning edtech specialists at Oak Grove School District in California share their tips for protecting student data privacy while still utilizing the latest tech tools.

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