08/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2024 10:24
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing targeted privacy protection tips for adults and children ahead of the new school year. Under New York State's Education Law, if you are a parent of a child in the New York State schools, you have rights regarding the privacy and security of your child's personal information and data. New York State law requires each educational agency to publish a parents' bill of rights for data privacy and security on its website.
"Safety is a top priority for parents when sending their children back to school," said Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley. "With technology being used more and more as a learning tool, New York parents and caregivers should know their rights when it comes to protecting their children's personal information and privacy."
Think About Children's Privacy:
Technology has become a permanent fixture of the education experience. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a policy statement putting educational technology on notice of their obligations to protect children's privacy. In other words, educational technology companies must comply with privacy requirements and can't require parents and schools to agree to the comprehensive surveillance of children for kids to use their learning tools. Thus, parents and guardians need to place close attention to the technology children use, what information is collected and how it is used.
Some important things for parents to know:
Other ways to pay close attention to your child's personal information:
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The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provides voluntary mediation between a consumer and a business when a consumer has been unsuccessful at reaching a resolution on their own. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding State Holidays, and consumer complaints can be filed at any time at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection. The Division can also be reached via X at @NYSConsumer or Facebook.