Data privacy and protection is an important responsibility for educators and school staff. The resources below are a great place to start learning more about this obligation as well as some resources that help to vet apps.
Student Privacy Pledge Signatories - School Service Providers request to be added to the list of signatories as a public commitment for the responsible collection and use of student data.
iKeepSafe - iKeepSafe certifies technology used by children and in educational settings with qualified experts.
Student Privacy Compass - a series of short videos, slide decks, and interactive activities on the most pressing topics schools face with regards to students' wellbeing.
Commonsense Media Privacy Evaluations - A comprehensive privacy evaluation process for mobile applications in which users can view the privacy ratings of a product to learn more about its data privacy practices, and whether that data is used to target advertisements or track them.
COPPA 101 - a summary of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998.
Ferpa 101 - a summary of the Family Education Rights and Policies Act of 1974