Security
Privacy
In today’s digital age, the terms confidentiality, security, and privacy are used interchangeably. In reality, they are related but separate concepts that need to be more clearly defined and understood. • Confidentiality ensures secret information is protected from unauthorized disclosure. Districts must have confidentiality controls in place and functioning to minimize the risk of breaches. Controls, such as encryption technology, must be revisited and updated on a regular basis. Social media can be a wonderful tool with many educational applications but it can also be the cause of many problems and liabilities for school districts. Experts recommend school districts follow these rules to prevent potential abuse or questionable relationships between teachers and students: • Integrity protects information from
unauthorized modification; Access controls are the major mechanism to enforce integrity requirements. • Privacy protects the rights of an individual to control the information that the institution collects, maintains and shares with others. Understanding these terms by all involved, along with good communication, ongoing training and open dialogue, is paramount to success. You can access the full article from EdTech using this link.
• Only allowcontact throughdistrict electronic platforms and on district - provided devices “that restrict access to social media apps”
• Prohibit communication through personal email accounts, social media, texts, and calls
Use this link to learn how you can safely use social media platforms in your district.
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