STUDENT DATA PRIVACY

Elmwood Community Schools District 322 takes the privacy of our student data seriously. We work diligently to maintain compliance with all data privacy laws, including SOPPA, which went into effect July 1, 2021. Please review this page for further information regarding student data privacy and important data privacy laws.

IMPORTANT DATA PRIVACY LAWS

STUDENT ONLINE PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT
(SOPPA)

Guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only.

SOPPA OVERVIEW

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
(FERPA)

Governs information in a student's education record, restricting access and use of student information.

FERPA OVERVIEW

CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
(COPPA)

Restricts the collection of personal information from children under 13 by companies operating websites, games, mobile applications, and digital services that are directed to children or that collect personal information from individuals known to be children.

COPPA OVERVIEW

CHILDREN'S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT
(CIPA)

Imposes certain requirements on schools that utilize the federal E-Rate program to receive discounts for internet access and other technology services, or that receive federal grants for other technology expenses.

CIPA OVERVIEW

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