Demystifying the Consumer Privacy Patchwork
Student Privacy Compass
JANUARY 18, 2024
What should edtech companies know about consumer privacy laws?As As states continue to pass new consumer privacy laws, edtech companies…
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Navigating Privacy Controls with Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
EAB
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Blogs Navigating Privacy Controls with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) By Adnan Sosic Adnan Sosic serves as the Director of Marketing Analytics in EAB’s Agency team, focused on helping colleges and universities design audience centric and action oriented.edu content strategy. Data minimisation in GA4 is achieved through an event-based data model.
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A Dynamic Thinker
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Silverman Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania Penn Carey Law School, has had a storied career in the fields of law, bioethics, data protection, and privacy. I would say that I work primarily in the area of data protection and privacy law. There are privacy issues around choice,” Allen says.
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Some Universities Are Blocking TikTok on School Devices and Networks
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2023
Note also that the new policy recommends removing TikTok from personal devices to protect a person’s privacy there as well. From a security and privacy perspective, that does raise concerns, absolutely. … which makes it much more difficult to ensure the security and privacy and how that information is being handled."
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‘An Invisible Tax’: Study Finds That Schools Lag in Utilizing Data
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 6, 2023
Universities will also have to manage the privacy concerns that come with a deeper use of data. The study found that issues of privacy, while valid, are often used in a broadly—like a talisman, as the authors put it—to short-circuit conversations about data sharing. There’s definitely risk associated with data privacy.
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Former Athletes and Coaches Rally Against Trans Inclusion in Women's Sports During Annual NCAA Convention
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 12, 2024
She claimed that the inclusion of trans athletes amounted to violations of women’s privacy and ability to consent, and that she personally preferred that all trans women be prohibited from women’s sports. In 2010, the NCAA began allowing trans athletes with a year of hormone therapy to compete in women’s sports.
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Checklist to Help Schools Vet AI Tools for Legal Compliance
Student Privacy Compass
APRIL 24, 2024
Whereas various groups have produced frameworks designed to help schools review these tools holistically, they frequently say very little about how to vet them for privacy compliance. There are many use cases that do not require student PII, which the school can use without implicating most student privacy laws. Data collection.
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Should AI have a face?
Knowledge Avatars College
APRIL 14, 2024
Privacy Concerns : Bots with facial recognition capabilities may seem appealing, but they can also trigger privacy concerns amongst users. On the other hand, it can also lead to privacy issues, developmental challenges, and uncomfortable user experiences. In conclusio n, giving your AI bot a face is a double-edged sword.
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Johns Hopkins University and Health System Attacked by Cybersecurity Attack
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 16, 2023
Johns Hopkins takes the privacy and security of our community members extremely seriously,” the letter said. The attackers targeted a “previously unknown vulnerability in the widely used software MOVEit,” the letter said. The school’s network was affected alongside other large organizations, according to the letter.
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Texas Senate Approves Community College Funding Bill
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 22, 2023
The Senate added provisions to HB 8, including about privacy and tools to evaluate values of state degree programs and certificates. The bill would also create the Financial Aid for Swift Transfer program to enroll economically disadvantaged high school students in dual credit courses for free.
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries to Assess Pacific University for Fines
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Yruegas said the school has complied with BOLI and has provided all records that it can to all seven complainants, withholding some records due to student privacy or attorney-client privilege. The school sees inconsistencies in BOLI’s notice, Yruegas said.
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Success Coaching and Online Platform Shown to Improve Retention
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The combination of student data and coaching could raise privacy concerns, however. Of course, these configurations will vary from institution to institution, but privacy guidelines and expectations remain consistent," he said. Are these mentors and students doing any classes or modules or anything additional?”
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Higher Education Compliance with Updates to the GLBA Safeguards Rule
Student Privacy Compass
JULY 6, 2023
All educational institutions should continuously review their data privacy and security program. In addition to audit requirements, institutions must ensure compliance with the three sections of the GLBA: Privacy Rule, Safeguard Rule, and Pretexting Provision. What does this mean for institutions in the FSA program?
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College Aid Services Reaffirms Commitment to Data Security with Renewed SOC 2® Type 2 Certification
College Aid Services
DECEMBER 7, 2023
DECEMBER 7, 2023 – College Aid Services, a leading provider of higher education consulting solutions, proudly announces the successful renewal of its SOC 2® Type 2 certification, demonstrating the company’s steadfast dedication to maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy in handling client data.
Campuses Host a Range of LGBTQ+ Programming for Pride Month
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 26, 2023
Dr. Micah McCarey Meanwhile, the University of Pittsburgh’s programming for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month featured discussions of challenged or banned LGTBQ+ books.
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States Lead the Way with Evidence-Based Models that Support Student Success
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
APRIL 23, 2024
The network would make it easier for students, institutions, and policymakers to access timely and accurate information about metrics including enrollment, costs, completion rates, and post-graduation earnings.
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Five Ways Youth Champions Can Practice Suicide Prevention
Active Minds
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Being non-judgmental, respecting privacy, and ensuring confidentiality can encourage open dialogue, which leads to early intervention and reduced mental health stigma.
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FPF Releases Policy Brief Comparing Federal Child Privacy Bills
Student Privacy Compass
JUNE 10, 2022
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States Lead the Way with Evidence-Based Models that Support Student Success
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The network would make it easier for students, institutions, and policymakers to access timely and accurate information about metrics including enrollment, costs, completion rates, and post-graduation earnings.
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It’s Always a Good Time to Think About Cybersecurity
HEAG
MARCH 14, 2023
To celebrate Data Privacy Week in January, the Federal Student Aid Training Center created a collection of training resources for financial aid administrators. And while this may be the last thing on your mind at this busy time of year, … Read more ».
Demotion of USC Administrator Leads to Accusations of Racism
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
The university must respect its employees’ privacy rights and therefore cannot discuss individual personnel matters,” the university said in a statement. was pushing their boundaries, and they saw an opportunity to remove her from her position, and they ran with it.” USC declined to make administrators available for interviews with Diverse.
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Business candidates want personalized marketing from you—here’s how to do it well
EAB
MARCH 31, 2023
Blogs Business candidates want personalized marketing from you—here’s how to do it well Using student data to create a curated experience for graduate business candidates You’ve probably seen the recent headlines about data privacy.
Exploring the Pros and Cons of AI in Mental Health Care
Active Minds
JUNE 9, 2023
Another ethical issue is that AI may raise patient privacy and confidentiality concerns. If these algorithms are not designed and trained with diversity and inclusivity in mind, they may perpetuate existing biases and discrimination against certain groups of people.
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As AI Continues to Progress, Opportunities and Warnings Abound
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 14, 2023
Of course, potential privacy issues would have to be resolved.) With the use of a plug-in, ChatGPT can do data analysis and visualizations very quickly, saving human labor. It can also look at data in an open-ended way, to find interesting trends and patterns. (Of
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States Lead the Way with Evidence-Based Models that Support Student Success
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The network would make it easier for students, institutions, and policymakers to access timely and accurate information about metrics including enrollment, costs, completion rates, and post-graduation earnings.
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Pushing for Transformative Policy Improvements that Deliver Equitable Value for All Students
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
We cultivated bipartisan and bicameral support for a comprehensive legislative solution – the College Transparency Act (CTA) – to implement a privacy-protected student-level data network. We’ve consistently led the field in advocating for higher quality postsecondary data.
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‘Tis the Season for Appropriations: IHEP’s Federal Funding Priorities for FY24
IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy
APRIL 5, 2023
We joined 21 organization in calling on Congress to invest at least $100 million in SLDS to help modernize state data systems while protecting student privacy, to help researchers collect better-quality information on individual students’ postsecondary outcomes, and to disaggregate data by race/ethnicity and gender.
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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 9, 2023
How can you optimally protect students’ privacy while simultaneously providing them with needed support? What can be done to actively support students of different immigration statuses at the individual, departmental, and institutional levels?
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Dear Tyler and Jay: Welcome back, Blue Jays!
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
While privacy is always at the center of the work of all university staff, confidential staffers can provide help and support and hold on to the details you share (who, what, where, when) without the requirement of any involvement by other Hopkins staff, including the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE).
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The Datafication of Student Life and the Consequences for Student Data Privacy
Student Privacy Compass
APRIL 11, 2022
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A Beginner’s Guide to AI in Annual Giving
EAB
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Privacy Concerns AI’s potential is undeniable, but privacy concerns are legitimate. As ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms develop and mature, surely there will be a larger focus on data privacy and protection. But for now, it’s crucial you are aware of the privacy risks , especially when using sensitive donor data.
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Dear Tyler and Jay: Submit questions to our new relationship advice column
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
JANUARY 13, 2023
While privacy is always at the center of the work of all university staff, confidential staffers can provide help and support and hold on to the details you share (who, what, where, when) without the requirement of any involvement by other Hopkins staff, including the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE). .
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Financial Aid for Private School: Tips for Administrators
School & Student Services by Community Brands
JANUARY 12, 2023
When processing your financial aid awards, privacy is one of the most critical areas to consider. Many families remain anxious about the privacy of their information during scholarship determination. You can make informed financial and award decisions with software that includes a dashboard, analytic tools, and helpful data reports.
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Steve Keating
JUNE 4, 2023
Find a suitable environment where both parties can have privacy. They know that feedback can be easily misconstrued so they choose their words carefully. Here are some additional considerations of Authentic Leaders as they prepare to provide feedback to their people. Feedback conversations require focus without distractions.
The Majority of College Students Need Emergency Aid. Their Professors Can Help, Fast
#RealCollege Blog
MAY 3, 2022
Manla was using her closet as a study, closing the door for privacy while her husband watched their four-year-old son. After spending $1,200 on books and uniforms for school, the family didn’t have spare money for a fan, Manla explained. But the counselor knew someone who could help.
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The Importance of Students’ Privacy
Student Privacy Compass
DECEMBER 2, 2021
In November 2021, the first higher education cohort of the Future of Privacy Forum Train-the-Trainer Program concluded. The Train-the-Trainer program for higher education seeks to multiply people on the ground who can provide basic student privacy support. There is no one-size-fits-all regulation to protect students’ privacy.
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What Do Student Affairs and Success Professionals Know About College Students’ Data Privacy? Surprising Results and Strategies for Improvement
Student Privacy Compass
APRIL 11, 2022
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3 lessons on data management from our 2023 survey of CIOs and CTOs
EAB
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Improperly governed data exposes you to significant security and privacy risks. Action Items Set the stage for success If your institution has not yet formed a data governance committee, start now. Assemble key constituents, including leaders from the Cabinet and influenced departments across campus.
How Virtual Care Supports K-12 Teaches and Staff
Timely MD
APRIL 18, 2024
Peace of Mind TimelyCare is a secure, URAC-accredited , and HIPAA-compliant platform that ensures confidentiality and privacy for its users. Users can meet with a specific provider or select the first available.
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PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students
EAB
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Both Concourse and Naviance feature strong privacy controls to protect students searching for colleges and scholarships. Beginning in 2024, Naviance students will be able to easily create anonymous profiles and receive direct offers of college admission and scholarships—with no applications required.
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Do Colleges Look at Social Media to Decide Admissions?
Student Loan Hero
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Adjust privacy settings to limit who can view your content. What you do want colleges to see on your social media When applying to colleges or graduate schools, your first thought might be to check your privacy settings on popular platforms like Facebook and Twitter. You could be punished by perception, not reality.
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How to Create a Family Media Plan
Thrive Alliance Group
JANUARY 15, 2024
Appropriate privacy settings on phones and computers. Remember, you don’t own what you post online. Their posts, photos, videos, likes, and comments are out there forever and can come back to haunt your child in the future. Here’s a great example: iPhones can share contacts and photos just by placing phones next to one another.
Dear Tyler and Jay: How can I know that my break-up was the right choice?
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2023
It should be somewhere where you both feel comfortable to be open about your feelings, and where you have the privacy to have an intimate conversation. Have this conversation in a neutral, safe space where both parties will be able to take a moment if they need one.
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