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iKeepSafe joins 14 other organizations to urge U.S Dept of Ed and the FTC to provide guidance on the intersection of COPPA and FERPA

Posted on January 9th, 2019 by Felicia Rateliff

In December 2017, the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Trade Commission hosted the workshop, “Student Privacy and Ed Tech.” The workshop brought together a wide range of stakeholders interested in protecting student privacy, with speakers representing districts, companies,…

2018 Year in Review

Posted on January 1st, 2019 by Emily Ensign

Happy New Year! While looking forward to a promising 2019, we are grateful for the opportunity to look back over 2018 and recognize what a robust year it was--full of exciting new resources and timely developments. We at iKeepSafe are…

Has Your Child Been Gifted Tech? New Device Startup Tips

Posted on December 12th, 2018 by Emily Ensign

While we are in the thick of the Holiday season, it is likely that your child may receive some sort of new technology as a gift. Here are a few tips to remember to help keep them healthy and safe…

How Online Gaming Impacts the Privacy of Students

Posted on November 21st, 2018 by Emily Ensign

An Example of Gaming Popularity: Fortnite Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or guardian, chances are you’ve heard of the popular video game Fortnite. The free game has been downloaded over 125 million times since its release in September 2018. Taking…

TechPilot Labs Earns iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor, FERPA, and California Student Data Privacy Certifications

Posted on November 19th, 2018 by Emily Ensign

November 19, 2018 —iKeepSafe is pleased to announce that TechPilot Labs has earned the iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor, FERPA, and California Student Data Privacy Certifications. These certifications signify that TechPilot’s mobile device management products have been proactively and independently assessed…

FBI Publishes PSA About Student Data Privacy Breaches

Posted on September 26th, 2018 by Emily Ensign

The FBI recently released a statement to increase public awareness of cyber threat concerns facing K-12 students, including social engineering, bullying, tracking, identity theft, and more. EdTech can facilitate personalized and unique student learning experiences, as well as provide administrative…

Blackboard’s Web Community Manager Earns iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor Seal

Posted on August 16th, 2018 by Emily Ensign

New certification affirms Blackboard’s commitment to safeguarding children’s personal information Washington, D.C. (August 16, 2018) — Blackboard’s Web Community Manager solution has been awarded the iKeepSafe COPPA badge in recognition of its alignment with iKeepSafe’s guidelines surrounding the Children’s Online…

Press Release: iKeepSafe/ATLIS Student Data Privacy Certification Announced

Posted on July 26th, 2018 by Felicia Rateliff

Washington D.C. - July 26, 2018: Today the Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe) and the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS) announces the launch of the iKeepSafe/ATLIS Student Data Privacy Certification, an independent, third-party review of the privacy policies…

2018 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Registration Now Open

Posted on July 3rd, 2018 by Emily Ensign

As of today, July 3rd, you can register for what is sure to be a SOLD-OUT event. The 2018 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference, taking place December 3-4, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas, will be jam-packed…

Internet Safety Tips For Families: The Start to a Screen-Free Summer

Posted on June 15th, 2018 by Emily Ensign

As our children say goodbye to the school year and hello to summer, now is the perfect time to set some technology ground rules and expectations. While we all become increasingly aware of the physical and mental health effects of…

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