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Terms of Service

Protecting Student Privacy While Using Online Educational Services: Requirements and Best Practices

  • Source: The U.S. Department of Education established the Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

VIACS Privacy-Related Terms of Service Provisions

Data privacy, confidentiality, and security practices related to student-level longitudinal data systems and other uses of student data during partnerships with local Schools/Districts.

Data

“Data include all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other non-public information. Data include, but are not limited to, student data, metadata, and user content.”

ā€‹Data De-Identification

“VIACS may use de-identified Data for product development, research, or other purposes. De-identified Data will have all direct and indirect personal identifiers removed. This includes, but is not limited to, name, ID numbers, date of birth, demographic information, location information, and school ID. Furthermore, VIACS agrees not to attempt to re-identify de-identified Data and not to transfer de-identified Data to any party unless that party agrees not to attempt re-identification.”

Marketing and Advertising

“VIACS will not use any Data to advertise or market to students or their parents. Advertising or marketing may be directed to the local School/District only if student information is properly de-identified.” Or “Data may not be used for any purpose other than the specific purpose(s) outlined in the Agreement.”

Modification of Terms of Service

“VIACS will not change how Data are collected, used, or shared under the terms of the Agreement in any way without advance notice to and consent from the local School/District.”

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