Student Privacy Rights in the Classroom
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CLASSROOM STUDENT PRIVACY IN & OUT OF THE
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Our presentation from the Association of California School Administrators Safe Schools Conference, August 1, 2013.
Transcript of Student Privacy Rights in the Classroom
CLASSROOMSTUDENT PRIVACY IN & OUT OF THE
Disclaimer
Lawyers
“Students don't shed their constitutional rights at the school house gates."
Central Legal Question We Will Explore:
How do schools balance students’ constitutional rights with schools’ needs to maintain order and a positive educational environment?
This talk is not about some abstract case studies. This talk is about you.
What We Will Discuss:
Student Privacy Rights on Campus
Students’ Use of Social Networks
Student Records and Privacy
School Use of Third Party Online Vendors
Tracking Students
Public Relations & Privacy Issues
uncharted legal territory
Everyday Scenarios with the Internet & Technology
Scenario #1: Asking a student for their social network login credentials.
Not suggested!
Not only is the case law all over the place, various states are debating legislative proposals to address this issue.
Additionally, the Terms of Service of sites like Facebook expressly prohibit this activity.
Scenario #2: Using private sector tracking software to monitor students.
Ask yourself the questions:
Why and How are you using these monitoring tools?
Scenario #3: Using RFID - Radio Frequency Identification Technology
Not suggested!
Tracking students in this manner can be costly, hard to manage and intrusive.
It can also be a public relations nightmare.
Scenario #4: Accessing Photos or Information from a Device Such as a Cell or Smartphone.
Seminal Case on Student Privacy:
New Jersey v. TLO
Recent Cases:
G.C. v. Owensboro Public Schools (2013)
N.N. v. Tunkhannock Area School Dist. (2011)
Mendoza v. Klein Ind. Sch. Dist. (2011)
Scenario #5: Using Webcams or Other Means to Take Photos of Students, Especially if the Device Goes Off-Campus.
Relevant Case:
Robbins ex. rel Robbins v. Lower Merion School District (2010)
“LMSD is enjoined from accessing or reviewing any student-created files contained on student laptops (including but not limited to documents, e-mails, instant messaging records, photographs, Internet usage logs, and Web browsing histories) for any reason except as permitted by the policies and regulations contemplated by paragraph 7 of this Order or otherwise pursuant to a signed consent form that clearly and conspicuously sets forth the ability of LMSD to access or review such files.”
Scenario #6: Circumventing FERPA.
Example:
Obama Administration proposal that would have allowed sharing students' personal information with other state officials and private entities for a broad spectrum of activities without the consent of parents.
May just be the beginning of these types of proposals.
Scenario #7: Parent Dissemination of User Generated Content.
Social Media Amplifies Broadcast Potential
Policies should be in place for parents taking photos with smartphones and sharing on social networks.
Consider the implication for children in situations where parents may have protective or other restraining orders.
Parent & Staff Education
You may think it’s common sense, but write it down and share it with parents and staff members.
The Fourth Amendment
When Does It Apply
Distinguishing Fourth Amendment from privacy in the civil sense.
The Fourth Amendment could apply when you are searching private accounts.
The First Amendment
When Does It Apply
Tinker v. Des Moines
Long-held precedent, since 1969, that students have wide latitude to criticize to school officials and policies.
kidz online.
yes, different rules apply.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
“Personally identifiable information” is information that identifies a particular person. “Pii” includes:
• Full name;• National identification number;• IP address;• Vehicle registration plate number;• Driver’s license number;• Face;• Fingerprints;• Handwriting;• Credit card numbers;• Digital identity;• Date of birth;• Birthplace; and • Genetic information.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Requires websites to get parental consent before collecting or sharing info for children under 13.
Enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
Applies to commercial websites and other online services.
Avoiding the “Oh, crap.”
General Privacy Tips
California
Privacy Policy Required
It’s just good sense for schools too.
Social Media Privacy Act
Enacted to protect students at universities and employees from the demand of usernames and passwords.
On the horizon - may be amendments to apply to K-12 schools (exemptions for instances involving bullying investigations)
Protecting Student Records
Over 8 million student privacy records have been lost from nearly 600 security breaches since 2005.
We just scratched the surface.
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