Strengthening K-12-Municipal Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Through Collaborative Leadership

The educational landscape is increasingly reliant on hosted educational vendors, safeguarding student data and maintaining a secure learning environment are paramount challenges for K-12 districts. The complex and evolving threat landscape, coupled with limited resources, necessitates innovative approaches and collaborative partnerships to protect sensitive information. We'll explore how The Educational Collaborative Student Data Privacy Alliance, the North Shore IT Collaborative and TLE Seal recipient Dedham Public Schools teamed up to enhancing data privacy and cybersecurity. By sharing effective practices and lessons learned, we aim to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to both hold educational vendors accountable and support their cybersecurity efforts. This collaborative approach emphasizes the importance of leadership in navigating the complexities of data protection in an increasingly AI-driven world. Assessing and mitigating the data leak and security risks associated with educational technology vendors is critical to safeguard student information.