The Software & Information Industry Association writing to U.S. Senators support protecting student data, but oppose proposed reforms. Here’s why:
- Software & Information Industry Association members are “engaged in a continuous process to enhance student privacy and data security. “
- They developed the Student Privacy Pledge
- We have strong protection framework of federal and state law
- We have enforceable privacy policies
- Binding contracts keep us honest
- S.1788 would “unnecessarily add requirements and restrictions that create conflicting definitions and obligations”
- S 1788 would create “a regulatory environment impossible for school service providers to navigate”
- There should be parental choice