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Invasion Of School Children's Privacy: Teachers Need To Be Put In Timeout, John D. Janicek, Joseph H. Hanks
Invasion Of School Children's Privacy: Teachers Need To Be Put In Timeout, John D. Janicek, Joseph H. Hanks
BYU Education & Law Journal
This article makes the argument that such social media posts constitute a serious invasion of a child’s privacy right, and that the responsibility for enforcement should fall on schools and school districts. However, since such enforcement is currently lacking, this article argues that potential remedies may exist within the framework of federal law. And if local education authorities continue to fail to address the problem, the article argues that a legislative approach might be called for, at the state, or even federal, level.
Student Privacy In The Digital Age, Susan G. Archambault
Student Privacy In The Digital Age, Susan G. Archambault
BYU Education & Law Journal
Students and teachers need to understand what rules govern their digital experience in terms of data being collected from the systems and software they use. Students have a tendency to share personal information online, and are largely unconcerned about third-party access to their data.30 Furthermore, they may feel pressured to waive privacy rights in order to participate in classroom activities requiring the use of educational technology tools.31 The recent COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated this problem. In fact, The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and National Education Association (NEA) recently released new recommendations for the use of video conferencing platforms …