/technology/privacy-security Privacy & Security en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:24:22 GMT /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:24:22 GMT /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 /events/webinar/navigating-cybersecurity-securing-district-documents-and-data Learn how K-12 districts are addressing the challenges of maintaining a secure tech environment, managing documents and data, automating critical processes, and doing it all with limited resources. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:35:41 GMT /events/webinar/navigating-cybersecurity-securing-district-documents-and-data /technology/a-new-federal-taskforce-targets-cybersecurity-in-schools/2024/03 The “government coordinating council" aims to provide training, policies, and best practices. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:08:38 GMT /technology/a-new-federal-taskforce-targets-cybersecurity-in-schools/2024/03 /leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 Jun Kim, the director of technology for an Oklahoma school district, helped build a statewide database of vetted learning platforms. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 /technology/a-massive-data-leak-exposed-school-lockdown-plans-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 More than 4 million records held by school safety software company Raptor Technologies were left inadvertently exposed online. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:13:27 GMT /technology/a-massive-data-leak-exposed-school-lockdown-plans-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 /technology/as-cyberattacks-mount-lawmakers-double-their-efforts-to-protect-schools/2024/01 But the legislative push is not matched by funds to build better cyber defenses. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:38:42 GMT /technology/as-cyberattacks-mount-lawmakers-double-their-efforts-to-protect-schools/2024/01 /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 Cyberattacks cause major disruptions to learning, but school districts are still struggling to put in place effective protections. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:48:35 GMT /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 /technology/saturn-is-a-new-app-for-high-schoolers-heres-why-it-has-educators-concerned/2023/11 Saturn is billed as a time-management app, but experts see potential privacy concerns in allowing it broad access to students' schedules. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:37:47 GMT /technology/saturn-is-a-new-app-for-high-schoolers-heres-why-it-has-educators-concerned/2023/11 /technology/ai-is-making-data-literacy-a-survival-skill-that-schools-must-teach-experts-argue/2023/11 A new survey found that more than two-thirds of U.S. adults don't understand how their data is being used. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:01:00 GMT /technology/ai-is-making-data-literacy-a-survival-skill-that-schools-must-teach-experts-argue/2023/11 /technology/nonprofit-uses-halloween-run-up-to-showcase-scary-privacy-issues-in-learning-apps/2023/10 Selling data for targeted advertising, sharing it with third party vendors, and vague data privacy policies raise concerns, nonprofit says. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:13:54 GMT /technology/nonprofit-uses-halloween-run-up-to-showcase-scary-privacy-issues-in-learning-apps/2023/10 /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-schools-want-it-to-be-a-top-funding-priority/2023/10 The federal E-rate program has the potential to help schools build better defenses against cyberattacks. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:51:10 GMT /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-schools-want-it-to-be-a-top-funding-priority/2023/10 /technology/cybersecurity-is-the-top-priority-for-ed-tech-officials-funding-doesnt-match-the-demand/2023/09 There is a growing gap between the rising threat of cyberattacks and the lack of state resources to protect schools from those attacks. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:04:24 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-is-the-top-priority-for-ed-tech-officials-funding-doesnt-match-the-demand/2023/09 /technology/7-data-breaches-that-left-schools-in-the-lurch/2023/08 K-12 schools are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:56:49 GMT /technology/7-data-breaches-that-left-schools-in-the-lurch/2023/08 /technology/schools-are-a-top-target-of-ransomware-attacks-and-its-getting-worse/2023/08 Eighty percent of school IT professionals reported that their schools were hit by ransomware in the last year, according to a Sophos survey. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:54:10 GMT /technology/schools-are-a-top-target-of-ransomware-attacks-and-its-getting-worse/2023/08 /technology/biden-administration-announces-cybersecurity-initiative-for-k-12-schools/2023/08 K-12 schools have become a big target for hackers in recent years and the cyberattacks are more sophisticated than ever. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:28:20 GMT /technology/biden-administration-announces-cybersecurity-initiative-for-k-12-schools/2023/08 /technology/districts-take-note-privacy-is-rare-in-apps-used-in-schools/2023/07 Not protecting students' data privacy can cause real-world harms. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:25:07 GMT /technology/districts-take-note-privacy-is-rare-in-apps-used-in-schools/2023/07 /technology/most-tech-companies-profit-off-student-data-even-if-they-say-otherwise-report-finds/2023/07 Nearly three-quarters of the most popular apps and online platforms likely profit from user data, according to Common Sense Media. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:46:52 GMT /technology/most-tech-companies-profit-off-student-data-even-if-they-say-otherwise-report-finds/2023/07 /technology/newly-proposed-grants-could-help-districts-extinguish-a-cybersecurity-4-alarm-fire/2023/07 School districts could apply for grants to protect against the mounting threat of cyberattacks, FCC chairwoman says. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:22:04 GMT /technology/newly-proposed-grants-could-help-districts-extinguish-a-cybersecurity-4-alarm-fire/2023/07 /technology/schools-need-to-practice-cyberattack-defense-like-fire-drills/2023/06 Three experts discuss what district leaders can do to ensure students and staff are using digital tools safely. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:23:13 GMT /technology/schools-need-to-practice-cyberattack-defense-like-fire-drills/2023/06 /technology/k-12-tech-leaders-dont-feel-prepared-for-cyberattacks/2023/05 New survey suggests that K-12 technology leaders are still struggling to figure out how to solve cybersecurity problems. Mon, 22 May 2023 17:23:47 GMT /technology/k-12-tech-leaders-dont-feel-prepared-for-cyberattacks/2023/05 /technology/why-student-data-privacy-is-a-civil-rights-issue/2023/03 Data privacy problems in schools could be disproportionately hurting specific groups. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:03:53 GMT /technology/why-student-data-privacy-is-a-civil-rights-issue/2023/03 /technology/it-takes-an-entire-district-to-prevent-a-cyberattack-5-tips/2023/02 One of the biggest challenges in making cybersecurity policies work is getting everyone engaged. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:09:12 GMT /technology/it-takes-an-entire-district-to-prevent-a-cyberattack-5-tips/2023/02 /technology/four-countries-want-students-to-help-their-schools-fight-cyber-threats/2023/02 Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are teaming up to shine a spotlight on cybersecurity. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:37:46 GMT /technology/four-countries-want-students-to-help-their-schools-fight-cyber-threats/2023/02 /technology/what-educators-need-to-know-about-ed-tech-companies-data-privacy-policies/2023/02 A data privacy expert weighs in on what K-12 district leaders need to look out for when reviewing privacy policies. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:06:43 GMT /technology/what-educators-need-to-know-about-ed-tech-companies-data-privacy-policies/2023/02 /technology/3-ways-schools-can-reduce-cybersecurity-risks/2023/01 A new federal report outlines steps schools can take to protect against cybersecurity threats. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:04:35 GMT /technology/3-ways-schools-can-reduce-cybersecurity-risks/2023/01 /events/webinar/k-12-cybersecurity-in-the-real-world-lessons-learned-how-to-protect-your-school Gain an expert understanding of how school districts can improve their cyber resilience and get ahead of cybersecurity challenges and threats. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:53:56 GMT /events/webinar/k-12-cybersecurity-in-the-real-world-lessons-learned-how-to-protect-your-school /technology/district-leaders-are-more-worried-than-ever-about-data-privacy-new-center-aims-to-help/2023/01 Parents are asking more questions about data privacy issues related to the technologies schools are using. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:46:27 GMT /technology/district-leaders-are-more-worried-than-ever-about-data-privacy-new-center-aims-to-help/2023/01 /technology/most-teachers-think-cyberattacks-wont-affect-schools-district-leaders-disagree/2023/01 Teachers and district leaders perceive cybersecurity vulnerabilities differently, according to a survey. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:01:15 GMT /technology/most-teachers-think-cyberattacks-wont-affect-schools-district-leaders-disagree/2023/01 /technology/how-can-schools-reduce-the-risk-of-cyberattacks/2022/12 Cyberattacks are costly to K-12 schools, not just in terms of money, but also in how much instructional time students lose. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:58:34 GMT /technology/how-can-schools-reduce-the-risk-of-cyberattacks/2022/12