Data Privacy & Security Service Digital Digest_Winter 2018

Data Privacy & Security Service

Issue 10

COMPTROLLER’S CORNER

The October DATAG meeting included two keynotes from the New York State Comptroller’s office related to security audits, as well as a cyber-security guide on protecting sensitive data and government assets. The following links pro- vide access to the guides and necessary information regarding cyber-security and conducting security audits.

http://www.datag.org/Websites/datagorg/files/Content/6138989/Cyber_Security_Guide.pdf http://www.datag.org/Websites/datagorg/files/Content/6138989/Student_IT_101017.pdf http://www.datag.org/Websites/datagorg/files/Content/6138989/ATU_DATAG_101317.pdf

SPOTLIGHT: COMMON SENSE SCHOOLS

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Common Sense Schools recognized by Common Sense Media! The schools listed below are in Districts that subscribe to the DPSS service and have been recognized as Certified Common Sense Digital Citizenship Schools by demonstrating their commitment to creating a culture of digital citizenship and teaching in their community. Lakeland Central School District: Longwood Central School District: Ben Franklin Elementary Coram Elementary Schools Copper Beech Middle School George Washington Elementary Lakeland High School Lincoln Titus Elementary Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Van Cortland Elementary Walter Panas High School

By applying a whole-community approach when integrating Digital Citizenship, your schools can also be recognized as Com- mon Sense Schools- click here to learn more.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES

There are many digital citizenship resources available to share with mem- bers of your school community. Please use the links below to access these resources:

Click to play the video below on best practices for emailing student information

Educator Guide for developing Empowered Digital Citizens: https://create.piktochart.com/output/25695726-empowered-digital-citizens

Digital Citizenship Guides for Parents http://mediasmarts.ca/sites/mediasmarts/files/guides/digital-citizenship- guide.pdf https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/cmpgns/cmpgn-06/gd-prnts- en.aspx Access the Digital Citizenship Resource Center provided by GSTRIC for Teachers and Schools http://www.gstric.org/digital-citizenship/index.cfm

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