An Act relative to student and educator data privacy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to student and educator data privacy, aims to protect the personal information of students and educators within the state of Massachusetts. It seeks to establish guidelines and controls around the collection, use, and sharing of this data, particularly in educational settings. The legislation intends to enhance transparency and accountability regarding how student and educator data is handled. It also addresses data privacy concerns related to educational technology and digital resources.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for the collection and use of student and educator data.
- Requires schools and educational institutions to obtain consent for data collection.
- Limits the sharing of student data with third-party vendors.
- Provides students and educators with the right to access and correct their data.
- Creates a process for reporting data breaches and privacy violations.
- Focuses on data privacy in the context of educational technology.
- Addresses data security measures for student and educator information.
- Requires data retention policies to limit how long student data is stored.
Who is affected
- Students
- Educators
- School districts
- Educational institutions
- Third-party vendors providing educational services
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David Paul Linsky
Jeffrey N. Roy
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