Videos
These short videos are intended to provide best practices on specific topics surrounding student privacy, or have been produced as easy-to-use companions to existing guidance documents. New videos are added periodically.
Responding to Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files and data on a device, rendering the information unretrievable and unusable to the de
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Schools and Districts
Education agencies, districts, and schools are prime targets for cyberattacks because of the type and amount of personal data maintained in their s
What is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment?
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, or PPRA, is a federal law that provides certain rights for parents of students regarding, among other thi
What Happens When I File a Complaint?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, provides certain rights for parents and eligible students around student education records
FERPA's Complaint Process Explained
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA, provides certain rights for parents and eligible students around student education records
Introduction to Blockchains for Educators
Introduction to Blockchains for Educators is the first in a series of videos intended to introduce the technology behind blockchains and provide in
School Volunteers and FERPA
Volunteers are important in helping schools operate efficiently, but it’s important to know your role in protecting student information while helping out in your school. This video explains some of a school volunteer’s responsibilities to help keep the student information they work with private and secure. The Privacy Technical Assistance Center has also released a corresponding brochure that schools can use to help train their volunteers with their legal responsibilities to protect student data. This brochure can be found here.
Email and Student Privacy
Email is an easy way to communicate with students and parents. Prior to sending an email, it’s important to evaluate the risk associated with sending student information and recognizing if it is personally identifiable information (PII). This video walks you through best practices on how to email student information.
What Parents Need to Know about their Student's Data
This video, intended for parents, provides guidance and information on what questions they might want to ask their schools or districts if they have questions about the data the district collects and/or maintains. The video also provides an overview of the types of questions parents should ask and why.
Developing a Privacy Policy for Your District
This video provides an overview and rationale for why districts need to develop a program to protect student data.