While Canadian educators are calling for better safeguards in data privacy, there are actions that schools can take right now. Clever’s Director of Security provides recommendations for vetting vendors and building a culture of cybersecurity within Canadian schools.“As Canadian educators start the 2023-24 school year, they’re speaking out on one of the most important issues to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic: data security. In July, both the 365,000-member Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) and the regional Alberta Teachers’ Association issued strong, clear statements about the imperative to protect student information from what the CTF called “unchecked monetization.” Both statements call on policymakers to pass legislation preventing edtech companies from selling the data they collect to third parties.
“But as schools look to implement better safeguards for student data privacy, it’s critical to ensure cybersecurity is embraced comprehensively – with commitment not just from lawmakers but at every level of school systems, from individual teachers and staff to leadership.”
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