Identify types of data and applicable laws in training and education.

Identification should include

  • data such as student data (e.g., student identification [ID] numbers, lunchroom codes)
  • laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • Why is it important to safeguard student data?
  • What laws protect student data?

Communication

  • When is it appropriate to communicate student data?
  • What laws apply when communicating student data within and outside of educational settings?

Leadership

  • What criteria should be followed when using student data?
  • What is the protocol when student data is breached?

Management

  • What universal procedures apply to data breach management?
  • What resources help identify cybersecurity-related laws in training and education?