Legislative Analysis

FTC Issues EdTech & COPPA Policy Statement

FTC Issues EdTech & COPPA Policy Statement May 19, 2022 Cross-posted from Public Interest Privacy Consulting LLC Blog COPPA AND EDTECH NEWS FROM THE FTC! Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to adopt “a policy statement that announces the agency’s prioritization of the enforcement of COPPA as it applies to the use of education technology.” The full statement is available here. Overall, the policy statement is carefully characterized as existing legal requirements of COPPA that the FTC will focus on as they begin to ramp up their COPPA enforcement. (Need a refresher on COPPA in schools? I’m a fan […]

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Introduction: The Privacy and Equity Implications of Using Self-Harm Monitoring Technologies

The Privacy and Equity Implications of Using Self-Harm Monitoring Technologies September 27, 2021 Amelia Vance, Anisha Reddy, Yasamin Sharifi, Jasmine Park, and Sara Collins   CC BY-NC 4.0 Download the PDF Introduction As educators and school leaders return to campus after two years of significant upheaval and loss, many are prioritizing efforts focused on students’ well-being, including ensuring that students receive adequate mental health support. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, some experts suggest that the stressors associated with the pandemic and learning from home may have impacted students’ mental health, potentially increasing students’ risks of self-harm and suicide.1 Given this increased

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