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Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Revision to Student Data Privacy Legislation

by Richie
08/09/2023
in Compliance, Data Protection, Security Protocols

In light of technological advancements in educational tools, Massachusetts legislators are reviewing a proposed bill aimed at modernizing the state’s student data privacy laws, which have remained unchanged since 2006. This move parallels efforts across the United States to enhance data privacy protections for students and educators in K-12 schools.

The proposed legislation, currently under review by a joint committee on education, seeks to limit the ways in which online service providers—referred to as operators—can manage, distribute, and monetize student data.

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Amelia Vance, an attorney with the Future of Privacy Forum, advocates for the bill, noting its potential to reinforce trust among schools, students, and parents regarding the protection of sensitive information. She is scheduled to speak at a virtual briefing, alongside other experts including Steve Smith, CIO of Cambridge Public Schools and founder of the Student Data Privacy Consortium.

Steve Smith is recognized for establishing a robust privacy infrastructure within Massachusetts through the creation of a model data use agreement for districts to employ with service providers. While the current system involves voluntary compliance by companies, the new bill could mandate adherence to such agreements.

Attorney Felicia Vasudevan, experienced in negotiating data privacy agreements, argues that the legislation would provide legal backing to school districts when setting data privacy terms with vendors, a support currently lacking at the state level in Massachusetts and certain other states.

The bill defines ‘student data’ broadly, encompassing educational records, personal identification, discipline records, medical information, online activities, and more. Much of this information is shielded under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, yet state and federal laws often lack clarity on the specifics of student data privacy.

A notable feature of the proposed bill is the inclusion of a private right of action, permitting students or educational entities to seek civil remedies against operators for infractions, with potential damages up to $10,000 per violation. This provision has raised debate regarding its impact on the cost of educational products and the willingness of companies to operate within the state.

While there are contrasting views on the private right of action—with some expressing concerns about its potential to increase costs and discourage business, and others arguing it provides necessary leverage to enforce data privacy standards—the bill represents a significant step in updating Massachusetts’s approach to safeguarding student data privacy in an increasingly digital education landscape.

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