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EdisonLearning Earns 1EdTech Data Privacy Certification for Digital Learning Platform

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четверг, мая 9, 2024
Online, Certification, EdisonLearning, Privacy Act, FERPA, University, Educational technology, COPPA, Privacy, Trust, Child, Medical device

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 .

Splashtop Honored as EdTech Award Finalist for Cloud RADIUS Innovation

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среда, апреля 17, 2024
Cloud, Education, Workforce, HIPAA, Automation, RADIUS, Safety, ISO27001, Microsoft Intune, Passwordless authentication, Device, FERPA, Wi-Fi, PCI, Google Workspace, Educational technology, COPPA, Microsoft, CIPA, Okta, Azure, Microsoft Azure, K-12

Splashtop’s recently acquired solution – Foxpass Cloud RADIUS – was recognized in the Security Solution category for cybersecurity excellence in education and promoting student safety.

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  • Splashtop’s recently acquired solution – Foxpass Cloud RADIUS – was recognized in the Security Solution category for cybersecurity excellence in education and promoting student safety.
  • "We understand the importance of cybersecurity in educational settings, and we're proud to offer solutions like Cloud RADIUS that prioritize student safety and data protection," said Mark Lee, CEO at Splashtop.
  • "Our Cloud RADIUS solution represents a significant step forward in ensuring security with simplicity for educational institutions.
  • Enhanced Security: Splashtop's Cloud RADIUS aids in mitigating cyberattacks and data breaches by preventing unauthorized interception of sensitive information and eavesdropping.

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
Online, Education, CFO, School, Privacy Act, Educational technology, Red Hat, SVP, Record, Privacy, Student information system, 9X, Corporation, FTC, Red, Outline, FERPA, GPA, Database, Onex Corporation, Health, Humboldt Hill, California, Federation, IPO, Pressure, Student, DSO, Elementary, History, Acquisition, Intersection, Interim, Adjustment, RSU, Pearson Education, Perdoceo, COVID-19, Letter, Growth, K-12, Pharmaceutical industry

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
FPF, Checklist, Education, Knowledge, Policy, PII, AI, Privacy, Student, LLM, Data collection, FERPA, Future, Use, Generative, Privacy Act, Medical device

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.

GuidePoint Security Helps Organizations Address Data Privacy Requirements with Portfolio of Services

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четверг, марта 21, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Metric, Organization, Exercise, Digital, Information, Risk, U.S. state, GDPR, DSAR, Process, PET, Bill of Rights, IPO, GPC, Privacy, NIST, Architecture, HIPAA, Do Not Track, FERPA, Procedure, ISO, Federal, Legislation, Guidepoint, Online shopping

GuidePoint Security , a cybersecurity solutions leader enabling organizations to make smarter decisions and minimize risk, today announced the availability of its Data Privacy services, which are designed to help customers take control of their privacy operations.

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  • GuidePoint Security , a cybersecurity solutions leader enabling organizations to make smarter decisions and minimize risk, today announced the availability of its Data Privacy services, which are designed to help customers take control of their privacy operations.
  • These new data privacy laws will require companies to be accountable and to evaluate and ensure data protection addendums in their processes.
  • GuidePoint’s Data Privacy Services are tailored to meet an organization and its data privacy program at its current maturity level.
  • “We have developed a broad portfolio of data privacy services to meet a customer at their current maturity level,” said Scott Griswold, Practice Director - Governance Services, GuidePoint Security.

Casebook PBC Survey Finds Nonprofits Using Case Management Software Reduced Time Spent on Program Audits by 66%

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вторник, марта 26, 2024
Objective, CRM, Organization, Substance abuse, Government, Database, Communication, Silent, Case management, Interface (computing), Mental health, Human, Child, Human services, Software, Casebook PBC, Record, Workflow, HIPAA, System, FERPA, Map

NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Casebook PBC, the innovator of human services software, is revealing new insights from a survey of nearly 30 nonprofit leaders from organizations across child and family services, mental health, substance abuse, senior care, community services and more. The study examined challenges and insights from human services organizations with less than 50 employees and shows that 60% still use spreadsheets for tracking and reporting, while nearly four in 10 use paper records for intake, case management, and outcome analysis.

Key Points: 
  • The Casebook PBC survey shows that a majority of nonprofits are not using data for decision-making because it is difficult to collect - and if they are, they're using multiple platforms.
  • The Casebook PBC survey shows that a majority of nonprofits are not using data for decision-making because it is difficult to collect - and if they are, they're using multiple platforms.
  • At the same time, organizations that have deployed case management software are spending less than four hours per program audit - a reduction of nearly 66% compared to those without software.
  • Choose the Right Case Management Software: Configurable case management software, such as Casebook, lets you achieve more in a faster, more client-focused workflow.

Campus Clinic Unveils One-Stop Solution to Implement CYBHI Fee Schedule for School Districts and County Offices of Education

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четверг, марта 14, 2024
California Department, Software as a service, Documentation, School, Mental health, AI, Software, Local, Roger Hawkins (drummer), Insurance, Student, HIPAA, DHCS, FERPA, Ecosystem, Operation, Health, Nursing

The Campus Clinic Operations and Revenue Suite (ORS) automates this implementation across school campuses and for County Offices of Education.

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  • The Campus Clinic Operations and Revenue Suite (ORS) automates this implementation across school campuses and for County Offices of Education.
  • Thomas Shaffer, President of Campus Clinic said, "Although an amazing opportunity, the CYBHI Fee Schedule places a large administrative burden on schools.
  • By integrating existing district software and the various CYBHI Fee Schedule processes through the ORS system, Campus Clinic empowers school districts and County Offices to efficiently manage their health services and maximize revenue streams.
  • To learn more about Campus Clinic, ORS, CYBHI, or the Fee Schedule, please contact Emily Casey at [email protected] .

Nightfall AI Transforms Enterprise DLP with AI-Native Platform

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понедельник, марта 11, 2024
DLP, ISO, SAN, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, Data exfiltration, Overalls, Jira, PHI, Google Drive, FERPA, GDPR, ChatGPT, Risk, HIPAA, Gmail, Rest, Software as a service, Encryption, Organization, Automation, GitHub, Salesforce, PII, Zendesk, Microsoft Exchange, CCPA, SOC, Environment, PCI

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nightfall AI today unveiled new capabilities to transform data security for the modern enterprise.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nightfall AI today unveiled new capabilities to transform data security for the modern enterprise.
  • The industry’s first generative AI (GenAI) DLP platform now offers coverage for SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), data encryption, data exfiltration prevention and sensitive data protection.
  • Nightfall is the first DLP solution to leverage GenAI to prevent data leaks without disrupting modern workflows.
  • “Nightfall’s industry-first GenAI detectors make the platform a smarter, more scalable way to protect sensitive data in the enterprise.

CampusGuard Launches New Security Awareness Training Package Options

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вторник, февраля 20, 2024
Online, Internet, Red flag, FACTA, Artificial intelligence, Security awareness, LMS, PCI DSS, FERPA, Information, HIPAA, Organization, PCI, Online shopping

The Information Security Awareness package includes access to over 20 security awareness modules, providing users with best practices on email security, internet security, social engineering, phishing, remote work environments, data classification, incident management, artificial intelligence, and more.

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  • The Information Security Awareness package includes access to over 20 security awareness modules, providing users with best practices on email security, internet security, social engineering, phishing, remote work environments, data classification, incident management, artificial intelligence, and more.
  • CampusGuard's results-driven Online Training courses empower employees to make awareness-driven decisions and actively engage in ongoing security awareness initiatives.
  • Our latest package options offer the flexibility to adapt your security awareness program to suit specific organizational needs with role-based training modules."
  • Customers can select from CampusGuard's InfoSec Awareness Package, Compliance Package, both packages, or purchase access for a Single Compliance Course.

Ivy.ai Launches Partnership with Vertosoft, Connects the Public Sector with AI-Powered Chatbot Technology

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вторник, февраля 13, 2024
GDPR, HIPAA, Government, FERPA, Public sector, Partnership, Cryptocurrency

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ivy.ai, the leading provider of chatbots and omnichannel communications platforms, today announced a new partnership with Vertosoft, a high-value technology reseller for the public sector. Governing bodies are tasked with addressing citizen queries quickly, accurately, and efficiently – a time-intensive process that takes a toll on government resources. The new partnership between Ivy.ai and Vertosoft aims to mitigate those strains by providing quality customer service chatbot technology that enables streamlined access to the most updated versions of critical government resources.

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  • The new partnership between Ivy.ai and Vertosoft aims to mitigate those strains by providing quality customer service chatbot technology that enables streamlined access to the most updated versions of critical government resources.
  • However, Ivy.ai's technology is specifically designed to ease this process by providing accurate, consistent responses around the clock, which drastically cuts operational costs.
  • "We recognize the transformative power of AI to enhance how the public sector communicates with citizens," said Chet Hayes, Chief Technology Officer of Vertosoft.
  • We are excited to bring this technology to public sector organizations to allow delivery of 24/7, consistent, and reliable service to the public."