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Student Data and Privacy

District 95 takes the privacy and online safety of our students very seriously. We have always taken steps to guard closely the student data collected within our networks or by the online resources we use in our schools. Student data is protected through comprehensive privacy policies and security measures such as firewalls, secure servers, intrusion detection software, and other methods.
 
Effective July 1, 2021, all school districts will be required by the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) to provide additional guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies and that the data is used for beneficial purposes only. In compliance, District 95 only collects information that directly relates to school activities and safeguards the privacy of students and confidentiality of student data.  
 
SOPPA requires that school districts must:
  • Enter into written agreements with all K-12 service providers who collect student data. Covered data includes, but is not limited to: information in the student's educational record, first/last name, address, phone number, email address, grades, test results, socioeconomic information, photos, search activity, voice recordings, geolocation information, and more.
  • Implement and maintain reasonable security practices. Student data is protected through comprehensive privacy policies and security measures such as firewalls, secure servers, intrusion detection software, and other methods. Written agreements with vendors require that the vendor also maintains security procedures.
  • Post a list of operators. This list will include what data elements are shared, written agreements/contracts with the operator within 10 days of signing, & subcontractors for each operator.
 

District-approved Web-based Tools/Applications and Written Agreements

District 95 values your child's privacy and strives to ensure that parents are aware of what web-based tools and applications are being used for educational purposes. A list of approved web-based tools, written agreements with operators, and a list of data elements shared can be found and reviewed here.
 

Parent Rights

Parents have the right to inspect, review, and correct information maintained by the school, operator, and the Illinois State Board of Education. All requests should be directed to the district office at (708) 485-0606.
 

Data Breaches

In the event that there is a data breach, District 95 notify parents via district communication systems within 30 days of a data breach and within 60 days if a third-party is responsible for the data breach.

 

District 95 adheres to the following applicable laws regarding student data and privacy:

Guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Governs information in a student’s education record, restricting access and use of student information.