Data Privacy and Security

Data Privacy and Security

Technology is an integral part of the teaching and learning experience in the Churchville-Chili Central School District. The ever-increasing availability of online teaching and learning resources comes with inherent risks and concerns regarding student data, privacy and student work. We as a district have a responsibility to ensure that student's data and privacy is adequately protected while using any online digital resource for school work. The Churchville-Chili School District is providing the following information/resources for parents, teachers, and the community so that they can better understand what student data is, how student data is collected and used and the laws and practices that the district adheres to in order to protect student data and privacy. 

Parent and Staff Information

• What do we mean by Student Data

• A Parent’s Guide to Student Data Privacy (FERPA/SHERPA) 

• Protecting Student Privacy 101 

The Churchville-Chili Central School District oversees a wide range of information about students. The district manages personally identifiable information (PII) about students in accordance with the federal laws known as FERPA and COPPA. More information regarding federal and state laws, district policies and guidelines that address technology use and student data privacy are listed below.

New York State Data Privacy & Security

• Ed Law 2D  - Education Law § 2-d went into effect in April 2014.  The focus of the statute was to foster privacy and security of personally identifiable information (PII) of students and certain PII related to classroom teachers and principals.
• Part 121 Amendment to Ed Law 2D - Although the proposed regulations largely restate the requirements of Education Law § 2-d, there are new elements, including the adoption by the New York State Education Department of a data security and privacy standard, as was required by the statute.  The Department will adopt the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Version 1.1 (CSF or Framework).

Federal & State Laws that Impact Technology Use & Student Privacy

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
• Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
• Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) 

CCCSD Policies & Guidelines for Student Data & Security

• Policy 7314: Student Use of Computerized Information Resources
• Policy 7241: Student Directory Information 
• Student Code of Conduct 
• Policy 5672: Information Security Breach & Notification
• Policy 7240: Student Records: Access and Challenge Under FERPA