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District Data Privacy and Security Training
In year 1 of employment, all required faculty and staff members will complete Data Privacy and Security Awareness Training.
In year 2 of employment, all employees are required to complete the NYSIR training on phishing and email best practices.
In year 3+, employees will be trained throughout the school year at faculty meetings and staff development days by the Data Protection Officer, which will include a review of policies, procedures, best practices, and updates to the law and framework.
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Interested in learning more about data privacy and security?
Review the links below to increase your knowledge and understanding of federal law, educational law and other programs and resources to protect yourself in this digital age.
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Ed Law 2d
This short video created by RICONE provides an explanation of Education Law 2d and Part 121.
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FERPA Video
This video contains an overview of The Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA), which helps you to understand your rights regarding educational records.
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The A-B-C's of Student Directory Information
FERPA allows schools and districts to designate certain basic student information as directory information, and share that information without consent if certain additional requirements are met. This video describes why a school would want to use student directory information and the types of information that fall into this category. It also explains the process that schools and districts must adhere to when designating directory information.
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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 things, student participation in surveys; the inspection of instructional material; certain physical exams; and the collection, disclosure, and use of personal information for marketing purposes. This video provides information about these rights, the responsibilities of local education agencies (LEAs) under the law, and what to do if a parent thinks those rights have been violated.
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