As we continue to invest in technologies, devices, and applications to support HUUSD student's academic growth, we are simultaneously evaluating the district's current legal and ethical obligations to protect their personal identity information, educational records, and online footprints. HUUSD is committed to adhering to state and federal laws regarding student's electronic records and is a member of the. If you are looking for a specific HUUSD policy, please refer to Policies and Procedures page.
Below we have included links to federal and state resources that pertain to student's data privacy and safety.
The (FERPA) protects the privacy of student records, defines what constitutes a student record, and identifies information that can be in the public domain. The U.S. Department of Education has an extensive that addresses many questions from the point of view of parents and educational entities.
The (COPPA) was created to put parents in control over what personal information is collected from their children while using the internet. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has put together a comprehensive , which we suggest that you peruse to learn more about this important legislation.
The (CIPA) was created to address the need for schools to ensure that students were not accessing inappropriate content through the internet. It is administered through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
(SOPIPA) ensures that entities that provide education technology solutions to schools and educators use student data for education purposes only, and do not sell information or leverage their services or platforms to target advertising to students.
The has a number of resources for families regarding all aspects of your student's education. The most relevant to this topic are the resources curated in response to COVID-19 called . Specifically, the document titled .
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