How Schools Vet Technology for Privacy and Security

School districts are adopting more digital tools than ever before, but every new application brings important questions about student data privacy and security.

In this episode of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Podcast, we explore how districts are building structured processes to review and approve technology tools before they are introduced into classrooms.

This conversation highlights key insights from the CoSN webinar “Privacy Practices in Action – Building a Technology Privacy and Security Vetting Program.” District leaders shared how they created governance structures, evaluated vendors, and balanced innovation with responsible data practices.

District perspectives featured in the discussion include leaders from:

• Northside Independent School District (TX)

• Bozeman School District (MT)

• Highland Local Schools (OH)

• Carmel Clay Schools (IN)

The episode explores how districts evaluate technology vendors, implement data privacy agreements, manage the growing number of classroom applications, and address new considerations around artificial intelligence and student data protection.

Assets

Trusted Learning Environment Seal (TLE Seal)

Privacy Practices in Action – Building a Technology Privacy and Security Vetting Program Webinar

National Student Data Privacy Report

Privacy CoSN

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