This 2012 brief offers best practice recommendations for developing and implementing effective authentication processes to help ensure that only appropriate individuals and entities have access to education records. General suggestions provided in the brief are applicable to all modes of data access, be it in person, over the phone, by mail, or electronically. Published by […]
This 2015 update of a 2012 document is designed to assist educational agencies and institutions that are considering using cloud computing solutions for education data. It contains responses to frequently asked questions about meeting necessary data privacy and data security requirements, including compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, to ensure proper protection […]
This 2012 presentation reviews security threats to education data systems, including common ways in which these systems can be exploited. It also offers suggestions on assessing system vulnerabilities and mitigating the risks. Presented at the 2012 STATS DC Conference Data Security Threats: Education Systems in the Crosshairs/a>
This 2012 two-page family handout was developed by Pennsylvania to explain key points about the PA early intervention data system, including what data is stored there, benefits to families, and family access. Published by Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Understanding Early Intervention Data Systems
This 2011 brief provides guidance on the identification of end users and those users’ information needs. The document guides state staff to reflect on the purpose and intended outcomes of a data system, identify and prioritize the users it can and should serve, and then assess the system’s capacity to support the identified uses. Published […]
This electronic book is the third in a four-part series about longitudinal data systems. It provides guidance on organizational issues, how to keep the project moving forward, and ensuring high quality data to improve education. Data governance and management is prominent thoughout this document. Published by: National Forum on Education Statistics Traveling Through Time: The […]
This 2011 brief provides guidance on how to successfully manage complex data systems by establishing a comprehensive data governance approach. Data governance principles discussed in this paper apply to a large number of audiences and can be used to improve data management of systems spanning pre-school through postsecondary education and into the workforce. Published by: […]
This 2011 brief outlines critical threats to educational data and information systems. Threats are divided into two categories: technical and non-technical. A brief description of each threat is followed by a suggestion of appropriate risk mitigation measures. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data Security: Top Threats to Data Protection
This 2011 document assists stakeholder organizations, such as state and local educational agencies, with developing and maintaining a successful data security program. Published by: Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Data Security Checklist
This 2010 technical brief provides guidance on how to protect personal information in the collection, processing, storage, and use of electronic student education records. Published by: Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SDLS) State Support Team (SST) Data Stewardship: Managing Personally Identifiable Information in Student Education Records
