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EdisonLearning Earns 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification for Digital Learning Platform

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четверг, мая 9, 2024

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EdisonLearning, a longtime innovator in public education, has earned the coveted 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification for its eSchoolware™ digital learning platform, which includes eCourses of more than 150 different core and elective courses in grades 6-12, as well as over 30 career technical education courses and dual enrollment courses from over 475 accredited colleges and universities across the continental U.S.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EdisonLearning, a longtime innovator in public education, has earned the coveted 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification for its eSchoolware™ digital learning platform, which includes eCourses of more than 150 different core and elective courses in grades 6-12, as well as over 30 career technical education courses and dual enrollment courses from over 475 accredited colleges and universities across the continental U.S.
"Adherence to data privacy protocols is essential," said Thom Jackson, President and CEO of EdisonLearning, "and EdisonLearning is proud that our commitment to data privacy and developing innovative education solutions meets the education industry's standards as established and recognized by1EdTech."
For providers to obtain certification, 1EdTech uses rigorous testing programs to ensure that products are certified compliant with specific standards and features of the standards.
Since its inception, EdisonLearning has delivered comprehensive educational content, resources, and support that help their partners meet diverse learners where they are.
EdisonLearning's 1EdTech Certification can be found at: eSchoolware Platform | IMS Global .

Spruce Point Capital Management Announces Investment Opinion: Releases Report and Strong Sell Research Opinion on PowerSchool Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PWSC)

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среда, апреля 17, 2024

As of year-end 2023, PowerSchool reported $697.7 million and $231.9 million of revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, respectively.

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As of year-end 2023, PowerSchool reported $697.7 million and $231.9 million of revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, respectively.
The concerns we outline in our report include:
We believe K-12 school districts across the U.S. are staring down an impending fiscal cliff.
We believe this will significantly pressure contract renewals for K-12 vendors such as PowerSchool.
As a reminder, our full report, along with its investment disclaimers, can be downloaded and viewed at www.SprucePointCap.com .

FPF Develops Checklist & Guide to Help Schools Vet AI Tools for Legal Compliance

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четверг, апреля 25, 2024

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FPF Develops Checklist & Guide to Help Schools Vet AI Tools for Legal Compliance

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FPF Develops Checklist & Guide to Help Schools Vet AI Tools for Legal Compliance
FPF’s Youth and Education team has developed a checklist and accompanying policy brief to help schools vet generative AI tools for compliance with student privacy laws.
Vetting Generative AI Tools for Use in Schools is a crucial resource as the use of generative AI tools continues to increase in educational settings.
With these resources, FPF aims to provide much-needed clarity and guidance to educational institutions grappling with these issues.
Check out the LinkedIn Live with CEO Jules Polonetsky and Youth & Education Director David Sallay about the Checklist and Policy Brief.

Communications Law Bulletin interview with Commissioner Kind

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вторник, апреля 2, 2024

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FPF Files COPPA Comments with the Federal Trade Commission

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вторник, апреля 2, 2024

Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (Commission) in response to its request for comment on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) proposed rule. Read our comments in full. As technology evolves, so must the regulations designed to protect children online, and FPF commends the Commission’s efforts [?]

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Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (Commission) in response to its request for comment on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) proposed rule. Read our comments in full. As technology evolves, so must the regulations designed to protect children online, and FPF commends the Commission’s efforts [?]

Canada Post announces changes following review of its Smartmail Marketing Program

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среда, февраля 28, 2024

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 28, 2024 /CNW/ - In September 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released their annual report which raised concerns about Canada Post's use of address data within its Smartmail Marketing (SMM) program.

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 28, 2024 /CNW/ - In September 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released their annual report which raised concerns about Canada Post's use of address data within its Smartmail Marketing (SMM) program.
We therefore announced our intention to conduct an internal review of our SMM products.
Canada Post will discontinue using data from publicly available telephone directories combined with our operational data to validate incomplete addresses.
Canadians trust Canada Post to handle their personal information every day and therefore nothing is more important to us than preserving that trust.

opens investigation into HWL Ebsworth over data breach

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пятница, марта 8, 2024

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21 February 2024

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21 February 2024
The Australian Information Commissioner has commenced an investigation into the personal information handling practices of HWL Ebsworth Lawyers (HWLE), arising from a data breach notified to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) on 8 May 2023.
The OAIC’s investigation is into HWLE’s acts or practices in relation to the security and protection of the personal information it held, and the notification of the data breach to affected individuals.
In line with the OAIC’s Privacy regulatory action policy, the OAIC will await the conclusion of the investigation before commenting further.
Under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme in the Privacy Act, in certain circumstances organisations are required to take such steps as are reasonable to notify affected individuals of an eligible data breach and do so as soon as practicable.

Data breach report highlights supply chain risks

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пятница, марта 8, 2024

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“The increased occurrence of incidents that affect multiple parties is a reason we are seeing data breaches grow in complexity, scale and impact,” said Commissioner Falk.

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“The increased occurrence of incidents that affect multiple parties is a reason we are seeing data breaches grow in complexity, scale and impact,” said Commissioner Falk.
“As the guardians of Australians’ personal information, organisations must have security measures in place to minimise the risk of a data breach.
The release of the Notifiable data breaches report comes shortly before the commencement of Ms Carly Kind as Privacy Commissioner on 26 February.
Read the
Notifiable data breaches report July to December 2023.

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To protect user privacy online, governments need to reconsider their use of opt-in policies

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четверг, февраля 15, 2024

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Consumers are not too happy with these requests and some even look for ways to avoid them.

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Consumers are not too happy with these requests and some even look for ways to avoid them.
These pop-ups are in response to recent data protection and privacy regulations, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and California’s Consumer Privacy Act.

Commodification of user data

Almost every website — both for-profit and not-for-profit — commodifies user data.
Within the first three seconds of opening a web page, over 80 third parties on average have accessed your information.
The usage of user data by third parties can be helpful, as it is an easy way for companies to earn money and it can easily connect consumers to any resources they are looking for.

The impact of privacy policies

Previously, we analyzed the privacy implications of website monetization strategies and the prediction of website trustworthiness by observing their third-party usage.
Recently, our focus has shifted to studying the impact of data regulation on consumers and websites to understand the impact of new privacy policies.
We collected third-party utilization of the most popular 100,000 websites globally when California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect.

Learning from past mistakes

In Canada, where privacy regulation is not yet finalized, there is an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of other regulators.
As our research has found, opt-in policies are counterproductive in addressing third-party data-sharing concerns and can harm competition.
Instead, we recommend using a mix of policies that are used in a more precise manner, rather than the currently preferred one-size-fits-all policies.

Hooman Hidaji receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Ram Gopal receives funding from The Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology at the Warwick Business School.

What is doxing, and how can you protect yourself?

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вторник, февраля 13, 2024

The government response comes after the public release of almost 600 names and private chat logs of a WhatsApp group of Australian Jewish creative artists discussing the Israel-Hamas war.

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The government response comes after the public release of almost 600 names and private chat logs of a WhatsApp group of Australian Jewish creative artists discussing the Israel-Hamas war.
While we wait for new penalties for doxers under the federal Privacy Act review, understanding doxing and its harms can help.

What is doxing?

This includes information that may put users at risk of harm, especially names, addresses, employment details, medical or financial records, and names of family members.
The Australian government currently defines doxing as the “malicious release” of people’s private information without their consent.
Doxing began as a form of unmasking anonymous users, trolls and those using hate speech while hiding behind a pseudonym.

Why is doxing harmful?

In the context of the Israel-Hamas war, doxing has affected both Jewish and pro-Palestinian communities and activists in Australia and abroad.
From a broader perspective, doxing also damages the digital ecology, reducing people’s ability to freely participate in public or even private debate through social media.
Studies have shown doxing particularly impacts women, including those using dating apps or experiencing family violence.

What can you do to protect yourself from doxing?

Some experts believe that the fear of punishment can help shape better online behaviours.
And you can also protect yourself without needing to entirely withdraw from social media:

never share a home or workplace address, phone number or location, including among a private online group or forum with trusted people
restrict your geo-location settings
avoid giving details of workplaces, roles or employment on public sites not related to your work
avoid adding friends or connections on social media services of people you do not know
if you suspect you risk being doxed due to a heated online argument, temporarily shut down or lock any public profiles
avoid becoming a target by pursuing haters when it reaches a certain point. Professional and courteous engagement can help avoid the anger of those who might disagree and try to harm you.

Employers who require their staff to have online profiles or engage with the public should provide information and strategies for doing so safely.
Read more:
As use of digital platforms surges, we'll need stronger global efforts to protect human rights online

Rob Cover receives funding from the Australian Research Council.