Every October, organizations and agencies across the country come together to promote Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This worthwhile initiative aligns with our mission at GG4L to provide secure data exchange for schools and eliminate the risk to compromised personally identifiable data (PII). Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder of the critical importance of protecting sensitive information, […]

As K-12 schools grapple with the enormous responsibility of safeguarding personal information, one area that has presented a challenge is effectively managing communications among parents, students, and educators. Districts often turn to technology to enhance and streamline those efforts, but there is inherent risk in transferring personally identifiable data (PII) to EdTech vendors. To ensure […]

Secure data exchange with your edtech vendors is now possible with School Passport’s privacy shield, which anonymizes PII.

As districts seek new methods for protecting PII, the only way forward is better collaboration among all stakeholders.

From artificial intelligence (AI) to virtual reality (VR), emerging technologies promise to revolutionize the learning experience.

In this guide to data privacy, we explore key considerations for K-12 educators with insight from the U.S. Department of Ed’s 2024 NETP.

When it comes to achieving strong student data privacy, the more layers of security you have, the stronger your defenses. In addition to members of the industry working together with openness and honesty about data privacy, risks, breaches, and threats, other members of the community and a security-first approach can also play significant roles in […]

K-12 schools are increasingly responsible for addressing data privacy challenges and safeguarding sensitive student data. As school IT leaders, the responsibility for providing robust data privacy measures often falls squarely on your shoulders. As a public benefit corporation, GG4L is committed to data privacy. The actionable insights and practical advice in this guide are designed […]

School IT leaders have been charged with implementing cybersecurity best practices for data privacy. The rapid growth of edtech, remote learning, and now AI has forced school IT leaders to prioritize improving cybersecurity defenses. Schools are a prime target for cybercriminals, and school IT leaders play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive student and staff […]

K-12 schools handle a vast amount of sensitive student information, making it imperative for school IT leaders to implement robust data privacy infrastructure. But what are we talking about when we talk about data privacy infrastructure? Data privacy infrastructure are the tools and systems that help school IT leaders know where student data is, how […]

Maintaining student data privacy is crucial, and the pressure on educational institutions to prioritize privacy is rising. It’s not just to comply with legal requirements but also to build trust and confidence among students, parents, and other stakeholders. By implementing robust privacy measures, following best practices, and leveraging tools and technologies, educational institutions can create […]

According to K12 Dive,  there are hundreds of reported cybersecurity ransomware attacks on schools every year, and it is increasing exponentially, costing school districts hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars every year. There have been 102 education-related ransomware attacks in 2023 as of mid-September, compared to 116 in 2022, 107 in 2021, 116 in 2020, […]