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Live Conference

Student Privacy & the Role of Parental Consent: Legal Innovations and Global Insights

February 7, 9:00 - 5:30pm ET
George Washington University in Washington, DC

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Agenda & Speakers

Agenda

February 7, 9:00 - 5:30pm ET
George Washington University Law School
Washington, DC


8:00 – 9:15 am ET	Registration
9:00 – 9:15 am ET	Introductory Remarks
9:15 – 9:30 am ET	Firestarter Talk Meg Leta Jones, Georgetown University
9:30 – 11:00 am ET	Education Privacy: Comparing Consent Practices Globally Rihoko Kawai, Toyo University Duncan McCann, Good Law Project Jim Siegl, Future of Privacy Forum Amelia Vance, Public Interest Privacy Center
11:00 – 11:15 am ET	Break
11:15 – 12:30 pm ET	Parental Consent and Privacy: Finding the Right Balance for Students Alyson Klein, Education Week (moderator) Imani Goffney, University of Maryland Olga Garcia-Kaplan, Student Privacy Parent Advocate Noelle Ellerson Ng, AASA, The School Superintendents Association Ava Smithing, Young People’s Alliance
12:30 – 1:30 pm ET	Lunch
1:30 – 2:45 pm ET	Privacy in Practice: Ensuring EdTech Compliance Olga Garcia-Kaplan, Student Privacy Parent Advocate (moderator) Louise DeCandia, NY State Education Department Chief Privacy Officer Sara Kloek, Software & Information Industry Association Miles Light, Children’s Advertising Review Unit, BBB National Programs David Sallay, Access 4 Learning and the Student Data Privacy Consortium
2:45 – 3:00 pm ET	Break
3:00 – 4:15 pm ET	How to Regulate the Black Box of AI-Created “Educational Opportunities” Amelia Vance, PIPC (moderator) Sunny Gandhi, Encode Teddy Hartman, GoGuardian Clarence Okoh, Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law Jim Siegl, Future of Privacy Forum Elana Zeide, University of Nebraska College of Law
4:15 – 4:30 pm ET	Break
4:30 – 5:30 pm ET	Beyond Parental Consent: Future Legal Models and International Harmonization Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, International Association of Privacy Professionals (moderator) Rihoko Kawai, Toyo University Meg Leta Jones, Georgetown University Duncan McCann, Good Law Project Nichole Rocha, Rocha Public Affairs

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Pre-Conference Workshop

Child Privacy Online

February 6, 12:00 - 5:30pm ET
George Washington University in Washington, DC

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Over the past five years, major new child privacy laws have come into effect in the U.S. and internationally. In 2025, Congress, state legislatures, and courts will continue to write the rules for protecting children online while still providing them access to valuable content, and determine how to do so without violating the Constitution. Join this workshop to hear from experts on one of the most hotly-debated issue of our time, with deep dives on some of the most contentious topics. Learn more and see the full agenda here.

Hosted by Toyo University and co-sponsored by George Washington University Law School Center for Law and Technology and the Public Interest Privacy Center.

Agenda & Speakers

Pre-Conference Workshop Agenda

February 6, 12:00 - 5:30pm ET
George Washington University Law School
Washington, DC


11:00 – 12:00 pm ET	Registration
12:00 – 12:15 pm ET	Introductory Remarks and Agenda
12:15 – 1:15 pm ET	The Ever-Evolving US Child Privacy Landscape Amanda Lenhart, Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Sesame Workshop Nichole Rocha, Rocha Public Affairs Amelia Vance, Public Interest Privacy Center
1:15 – 1:30 pm ET	Break
1:30 – 2:40 pm ET	Deep Dive: Privacy by Default Morgan Sexton, PIPC (moderator) Sara Kloek, Software & Information Industry Association Miles Light, Children’s Advertising Review Unit, BBB National Programs Duncan McCann, Good Law Project
2:40 – 3:55 pm ET	Deep Dive: Regulating AI and Children Rihoko Kawai, Toyo University (moderator) Adam Billen, Encode Kristina Ishmael, Ishmael Consulting Amanda Lenhart, Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Sesame Workshop Clarence Okoh, Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law Elana Zeide, University of Nebraska College of Law
3:55 – 4:10 pm ET	Break
4:10 – 5:30 pm ET	Digital Guardians: Debating a Tech Duty of Care Amelia Vance, PIPC (moderator) Claire Boine, Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law Nichole Rocha, Rocha Public Affairs Ava Smithing, Young People’s Alliance Shino Uenuma, STLM Law Office Cody Venzke, ACLU

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Webinar

Decoding the New COPPA Rule: Impacts and Implications

January 21, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00pm ET

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The FTC just dropped the final COPPA Rule, and it's a game-changer for anyone working with children's data. Join our webinar next Tuesday, where our expert panel will discuss major changes to COPPA that privacy professionals need to know and the practical impacts for child privacy protections moving forward.

This webinar will provide:

Expert analysis of key changes to the COPPA Rule.
Practical guidance on how companies must comply with the new requirements.
Answers to your burning questions about the updated rule.

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Artificial Intelligence and Special Education: Legal Considerations

June 18, 2024, 1:00 - 1:45pm ET

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AI holds tremendous potential for special education to adapt to student needs, including augmenting assistive technology and personalizing learning. It can also assist staff with automated grading, analyzing student performance and modifying lesson plans. The implications of these capabilities need to be carefully considered before using AI tools. Join the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC) and AASA's Student and Child Privacy Center on June 18th, as we host the third session in a three-part series of webinars with Gretchen Shipley, F3 Law Partner and chair of the firm's eMatters practice group. This series focuses on the legal considerations of AI on public education.

Speakers

Gretchen M. Shipley

Partner, F3 Law

A highly regarded education technology law leader, Gretchen Shipley guides school districts and other organizations in California and nationwide on artificial intelligence, data privacy, school social media management, cyber security and safety issues and on the promotion of cyber-citizenship in the school community. As chair of the firm’s eMatters practice group, Gretchen has emerged as a thought leader on cutting-edge topics at the intersection of law and cyberspace. These include the support of hundreds of school districts and county offices of education in the development of AI guidelines and serving as co-counsel for the California School Board Association as a real party in interest in a school board social media case before the U. S. Supreme Court.

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Webinar

Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health Monitoring: Legal Considerations

May 29, 2024, 3:00 - 3:45pm ET

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Mental health monitoring software can use AI to analyze student activity across web browsing, social media, and email to detect potential threats of self-harm, depression, even suicide. Using this software presents significant questions on the responsibility for districts on the duty to monitor and respond to behavior alerts. Join the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC) and AASA's Student and Child Privacy Center on May 29th, as we host the second session in a three-part series of webinars with Gretchen Shipley, F3 Law Partner and chair of the firm's eMatters practice group. This series focuses on the legal considerations of AI on public education.

Speakers

Gretchen M. Shipley

Partner, F3 Law

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Webinar

Keeping Up with Congress: Recent Federal Developments in Child and Student Privacy

April 25, 2024, 3:00 - 4:00pm ET

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The child and student privacy legal and practical landscape is undergoing rapid, continual change–and we’ve seen major moves from Congress this month! With KOSA and COPPA 2.0 poised to pass the Senate, the House introducing KOSA and COPPA 2.0 companions, and the sharing of a sweeping, bipartisan, bicameral general consumer privacy proposal, it can be hard to keep up, let alone understand the implications for education! On April 25th, join the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC) and AASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center for a webinar unpacking the latest federal child and student privacy developments.

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Webinar

Artificial Intelligence and Business Contracts: Legal Considerations

April 22, 2024, 1:00 - 1:45pm ET

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AI can present powerful tools for school districts, but all software agreements are contracts. Learn the essential elements to consider, including the question of parental consent and the unique data privacy challenges presented for both students and staff. Join the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC) and AASA's Student and Child Privacy Center on April 22nd, as we host the first session in a three-part series of webinars with Gretchen Shipley, F3 Law Partner and chair of the firm's eMatters practice group. This series focuses on the legal considerations of AI on public education.

Speakers

Gretchen M. Shipley

Partner, F3 Law

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Webinar

Challenges and Solutions to Vetting K-12 Edtech

April 16, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30pm ET

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Navigating the adoption of new edtech products can be overwhelming, especially given the frequency of requests schools get and rapid growth of new products on the market. Join us April 16th for a (jargon-free) conversation with leaders in education, data privacy, and industry about current challenges and solutions for schools vetting and adopting edtech. Hear directly from the experts about emerging trends and ask questions about the edtech privacy issues that matter most to you and your students.

Speakers

Jena Draper

Digital Insight at Lightspeed Systems

Jena Draper is the Founder of CatchOn, a company designed to support teaching and learning through the smarter use of data and technology. The company joined the Education Networks of America family of Companies with their public announcement in June 2018. The company was later acquired again in January 2022 by Lightspeed Systems. Draper has played an instrumental role in the exponential growth of CatchOn, now branded Lightspeed Digital Insight. Under her leadership and guidance, and the business averaged 150% YoY growth, and has become the leading Edtech optimization and data privacy platform for thousands of schools and millions of students world-wide. Draper is a visionary leader who is deeply connected into and passionate about serving the K12 education community through the creation, advisement, and investment in pioneering technology.

Fil Santiago

West Orange School District

Fil Santiago, Director of Technology and Administrative Services, has been serving in the K-12 education sector for nearly three decades where he has attained extensive knowledge and skills in the area of curriculum/instructional design, professional growth programs, district operations/strategic planning, school safety, and data privacy and security. In his current capacity as Director of Technology and Administrative Services, Fil oversees a multifaceted portfolio encompassing IT strategy development, digital transformation, school safety protocols, cybersecurity, and data privacy compliance. Beyond his professional commitments, Fil remains deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of tech professionals. He actively engages in industry conferences and knowledge-sharing platforms, championing the importance of continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies.

Beth Halbach

Minneapolis Public Schools

Beth Halbach is a Technology Integration Specialist TOSA for Minneapolis Public Schools where trains and supports teachers in implementing classroom technology to enhance student learning and support academic achievement. As a Tech Integration Specialist, she has experience implementing and maintaining a software governance process. Before this role, Beth spent 15 years as a middle school science teacher, where she successfully implemented technology using a blended learning model that effectively differentiated learning experiences.

Nichole Sietsema

Mesa Public Schools

Nichole Sietsema holds the position of Student Records & Data Supervisor at Mesa Public Schools. In this capacity, she oversees the administration of the student records department and digital resources while also serving as the data privacy manager and a member of the data governance committee in Arizona's largest school district. Nichole takes pride in her leadership role within the AZ State Student Data Privacy Alliance, a state chapter affiliated with the National Student Data Privacy Consortium. In this role, she provides full-service support to neighboring districts and data privacy training across the state for active members of the consortium. Additionally, she actively contributes to advancing data privacy education and community transparency through her participation in the Future of Privacy Forum Train the Trainer program.

Kristi Peters

Lincoln Public Schools

Kristi Peters is the Director of Ed Tech & Training for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. She has been in education/ed tech for 34 years and at LPS for 20. Kristi co-leads the district Instructional Technology Tool Committee which is responsible for reviewing and approving all tools that students sign in to, require the use of student data, or have a minimum age requirement. She has been a longtime user of Lightspeed Digital Insight and thoroughly enjoys discovering the data stories that it helps tell.

Steve Smith

Access 4 Learning

Steve Smith, is the Executive DIrector of Access 4 Learning and Founder of the Student Data Privacy Consortium. He has almost 30 years of CIO/CTO experience in rural and urban, large and small, school districts in New England, most recently as CIO of Cambridge Public Schools. He has represented both Maine and currently Massachusetts on the National Forum on Education Statistics and has contributed to the Forum's Education Data Privacy, Civil Rights Data Reporting, Longitudinal Data Systems, SCED Working Group, Virtual Education, Facilities Data Management, Technology Suite, Crisis Data Management, Cyber Security, Metadata and Digital Equity working groups.

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Webinar

AI and Integrated Data Systems

January 30, 2024, 3:00 - 4:00pm ET

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Interested in learning about legal, ethical, and privacy considerations for utilizing AI in integrated data systems (IDS)? Data privacy experts Brenda Leong from Luminos.Law and Amelia Vance from PIPC discuss key privacy and technical considerations for incorporating AI in IDS, followed by Q&A. This webinar is hosted by the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC), in partnership with the Data Integration Support Center (DISC) at WestEd.

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Webinar

Record Retention and Integrated Data Systems

November 28, 2023, 2:00 - 3:30pm ET

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Webinar

Privacy Enhancing Technologies and Integrated Data Systems

November 28, 2023, 2:00 - 3:30pm ET

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Interested in learning how privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can help facilitate secure interagency data sharing? This webinar is hosted by the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC), in partnership with the Data Integration Support Center (DISC) at WestEd. Data privacy experts Stephanie Straus from the Massive Data Institute and Michael Hawes from the U.S. Census Bureau discuss the current state of PETs and insights from their related work, followed by Q&A.

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Webinar

Fixing Student & Child Privacy Laws: Practical Solutions

June 13, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00pm ET

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Webinar

Fixing Student & Child Privacy Laws: Balancing Student Privacy & Wellbeing

May 23, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00pm ET

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Webinar

Webinar: Fixing Student & Child Privacy Laws: The Current Landscape

May 9, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00pm ET

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Events

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Live Conference

Student Privacy & the Role of Parental Consent: Legal Innovations and Global Insights

Agenda

Pre-Conference Workshop

Child Privacy Online

Pre-Conference Workshop Agenda

Webinar

Decoding the New COPPA Rule: Impacts and Implications

Webinar

Artificial Intelligence and Special Education: Legal Considerations

Gretchen M. Shipley

Webinar

Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health Monitoring: Legal Considerations

Gretchen M. Shipley

Webinar

Keeping Up with Congress: Recent Federal Developments in Child and Student Privacy

Webinar

Artificial Intelligence and Business Contracts: Legal Considerations

Gretchen M. Shipley

Webinar

Challenges and Solutions to Vetting K-12 Edtech

Jena Draper

Fil Santiago

Beth Halbach

Nichole Sietsema

Kristi Peters

Steve Smith

Webinar

AI and Integrated Data Systems

Webinar

Record Retention and Integrated Data Systems

Webinar

Privacy Enhancing Technologies and Integrated Data Systems

Webinar

Fixing Student & Child Privacy Laws: Practical Solutions

Webinar

Fixing Student & Child Privacy Laws: Balancing Student Privacy & Wellbeing

Webinar

Webinar: Fixing Student & Child Privacy Laws: The Current Landscape

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