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Lexington 1 details data-privacy safeguards and new safety technology for schools
Summary
IT and security leaders reviewed data-privacy requirements (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA), vendor vetting practices (trusted-app directory, consortium agreements), and physical-safety investments (Syntegix alert badges, cameras, vape detectors, threat-assessment teams, 'Handle With Care' program).
District IT leaders Jenny Garris and Derrick Berry presented a data-privacy and cybersecurity briefing, explaining federal requirements (FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and PIPRA) that govern student data and online resources. They described district vetting tools — including participation in the Student Data Privacy Consortium and the OneEdTech trusted-app directory — that the district uses to screen vendors' terms of service, privacy policies, accessibility, encryption,…
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