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 In fact, a recent study from Fordham University shows that schools are struggling to meet even existing legal and regulatory requirements related to the protection of student data.


Additionally, a recent survey of parents conducted by Benenson Strategy Group on behalf ofCommon Sense Media found that 90 percent of respondents were “concerned about how private companies with non-educational interests are able to access and use students’ personal information” and 77 percent support making it “illegal for schools and education technology companies to sell students’ private information to advertisers.”


So, as we gather together this week, we must ask: How do we protect the most vulnerable among us – our children – and guarantee their privacy and security in the ever-changing world of education today?