As we start a new school year, it’s important to remember that Barrington 220 and its employees have a legal and ethical obligation to protect students and their data. To ensure we do all we can to protect student information, Barrington 220 staff members should only use apps, software, or digital subscriptions that have been vetted and approved by Barrington 220. All approved apps can be found on the Barrington 220 Staff Digital Learning Hub. In addition, staff can request new apps and software.
What is SOPPA?
The Student Online Personal Protection Act states:
Effective July 1, 2021, school districts will be required by the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) to provide additional guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only. (105 ILCS 85).
Included in the law, school districts must obtain a signed Digital Privacy Agreement with each service provider and create a public list of all service providers who collect student data. In addition, this law provides a process for parents to access and request their student’s data, request removal of their student data, and be notified of data breaches
Some examples of PII include:
- First and Last Name
- Email Address
- Home Address/Phone Number
- Grades
- Socioeconomic Information
- Test Results
- Photos
- Medical Records
Teachers and staff should continue to request approval for new apps and subscriptions using the existing subscription and app request process (go here on the Digital Learning Hub and click the Request a New App button). If a teacher has previously used digital learning resources with students that were not on the district approved list, they should submit a request for approval before using that resource in the future.
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