Privacy & Security
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to protect sensitive information and keep students safe online
School Cyberattacks, Explained
Hackers are terrorizing schools with increasingly complex attacks, causing data breaches and more. Here’s what educators need to know.
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Cyberattacks on Schools
There have been at least 775 publicly disclosed cyber incidents in K-12 schools nationally since 2016. Under normal circumstances, this was a big problem. Now, the coronavirus could make it even bigger.
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K-12 Cybersecurity
Education Week delves into the nature of the threats facing K-12 systems and the steps they can take to protect themselves. This examination of K-12 cybersecurity is the second of three special reports focused on the needs of K-12 district technology leaders, including chief technology officers.
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Data
The rising tension between advocates for greater use of data to improve schools and people who are worried about protecting student privacy is one of the most contentious issues in education.
Privacy & Security Schools Face an Uphill Battle in Protecting Student Data in the Age of AIA report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices.
Privacy & Security Is DOGE Putting Student and Educator Data at Risk?How Trump's efforts to slash the federal government could affect teachers’ and students’ data.
Privacy & Security What a Recent Trump Comment Might Mean for Students' Data PrivacyPresident Donald Trump's comments while signing an executive order raise questions about his support for kids' data privacy.
Privacy & Security Q&A Close to a 'Worst-Case Scenario': Cybersecurity Expert Discusses PowerSchool's Data BreachThe PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years.
Privacy & Security What Schools Should Know About the PowerSchool Data BreachThe company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28.
Privacy & Security Districts Flood FCC With Requests for New Cybersecurity FundsThe demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise.
Privacy & Security What Teachers Need to Know About Changes to Instagram Teen AccountsThe adjustments come as Meta faces multiple lawsuits from states and school districts.Privacy & Security Webinar Navigating Modern Data Protection & Privacy in EducationSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Explore the modern landscape of data loss prevention in education and learn actionable strategies to protect sensitive data.
Privacy & Security Download A Tip Sheet to Help Teachers Prevent and Respond to DoxxingTeachers can be a target for malicious actors. Use this tip sheet to prevent and respond to doxxing.Privacy & Security Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Cybersecurity For Schools And Districts?SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 6 questions about actionable cybersecurity solutions.
Privacy & Security What Schools Need to Know About These Federal Data-Privacy BillsCongress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools.Privacy & Security Webinar Navigating Cybersecurity: Securing District Documents and DataSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how K-12 districts are addressing the challenges of maintaining a secure tech environment, managing documents and data, automating critical processes, and doing it all with limited resources.
Privacy & Security Civil Rights Groups Seek Federal Funding Ban on AI-Powered Surveillance ToolsIn a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, the coalition argued these tools could violate students' civil rights.
Privacy & Security A New Federal Taskforce Targets Cybersecurity in SchoolsThe “government coordinating council" aims to provide training, policies, and best practices.
Privacy & Security A New Digital Divide? Low-Income Students See More Ads in the Tech Their Schools UseStudents from the lowest-income families are the most likely to attend schools that do not systematically vet their education technology.
