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Acceptable Use Policies, Online Safety, and Photo Permission
FormsElizabeth WhiteTara DykesJulie Howe
Table of Contents
Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)Children’s Online Privacy
Protection Act (COPPA)Photo Permission FormsAdditional Resources for ParentsReferences
Acceptable Use Policies
A written agreement in the form of guidelines signed by students, their parents and their teachers.
AUPs outlines the terms and conditions of internet use-rules of online behavior and access privileges
“An AUP reflects the circumstances unique to the school or division, the electronic systems used, and clearly defines what constitutes local responsible use of information networks.” - Virginia Dept of Education
Components of an AUP
Description of instructional strategies to be supported by internet use
A statement on the benefits of the internet to the school district
Responsibilities that the educators, students and parents need to follow when using the internet
Code of conduct outlining proper internet behavior and what is acceptable use
Consequences of not following the guidelines which are laid out
Disclaimer absolving the schools from responsibility
A reminder that the internet is a privilege
A signature form for students, teachers and parents agreeing to follow the AUP
The importance of AUPsProtects the students from online
harmProtects the teachers and schools
from lawsuitsBrings security to the parents
while the children are at schoolLinks parents and teachers
Example elementary AUPAlamance Burlington School SystemDo not break any computer related
material (keyboard, mouse, etc.)Do not use another’s name or passwordDo not draw pictures or send messages
on the computer that you would not want your teacher or parents to see, or that makes others feel bad
Do not copy another’s work without putting their name on it
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)Enforced by the Federal Trade
Commission, and passed in 1998COPPA “requires commercial
website operators to get parental consent before collecting any personal information from kids under the age of thirteen”-Federal Trade Commission
COPPA Requirements
Websites must get parental consent before “collecting, using, or disclosing personal information about a child”
Websites must allow parents to review the personal information collected from the child, and must verify the identification of the parent.
Websites must allow parents to revoke their consent and delete any of the gathered information
Teachers and COPPA
COPPA allows teachers “to act on behalf of a parent during school activities online, but does not require them to do so”-Federal Trade Commission
Allows teachers to have full control over online activities and information shared online and over the internet
Photo Permission Forms Signed by the Parent and student to give
permission on releasing photos and other information on the internet.
Only the student’s first name would ve used if consent is given
Teachers have to state what information would be used and under what circumstance.
Important for avoiding any possible lawsuits for posting information the parents did not want seen
Additional Information:Resources for Parents on AUP, COPPA, and Privacy and Safety
Acceptable Use Policy
Privacy Issues for Parents and Students
Teaching your Student about AUPs and Online Privacy and Safety
References
Alamance Burlington School System. (2004). Student internet and electronic mail responsibility agreement: an interpretation for elementary school students. Retrieved September 13, 2004, from http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/student_parent/policies/elemaup.html
Federal Trade Commission. (n.d.). How to protect kids’ privacy online: A guide for teachers. Retrieved September 13, 2004, from http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/teachers.htm
Virginia Department of Education. (n.d.). Acceptable internet use policies:a handbook. Retrieved September 13, 2004, from http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/Technology/AUP/home.shtml
Remember:
Be Safe Online!