Data, Privacy, and Security
What is NYS Ed-Law 2-D
In order to conduct a successful education program for your student(s), West Babylon UFSD receives, creates, stores and transfers information about students, teachers and principals that is protected by state and federal law. The District takes active steps to protect the confidentiality of protected information in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. The District expects all District officers, employees and partners to maintain the confidentiality of protected information in accordance with state and federal law and all applicable Board Policies.
New York State Education Law 2-d went into full effect on January 13, 2020 . The law focused on the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (PII) of students, classroom teachers, and principals. Education Law 2-D protects any information that can be used to identify an individual either directly or indirectly when linked with other information within New York's educational agencies and/or any outside parties they may interact with, as well as pertaining to the unauthorized release of any type of personally identifiable information.
West Babylon UFSD as well as The New York State Education Department, is committed to promoting sound information practices and policies that will strengthen data privacy and security within the educational agency, while empowering parents with information, resulting in advancing efficient and effective school operations.
From the navigation menu, individuals can find various information pertaining to West Babylon’s data privacy practices as well as additional information for families regarding data privacy and security.
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Cyber, Privacy, and Security Awareness
West Babylon UFSD continually conducts in-depth security awareness training for all staff members, teachers, principals, and administration throughout the year. This includes, but not limited to...
- Law 2-D: Explanations and definitions
- Why educational institutions are targeted
- Real word examples: What to look for
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Data Review
- Best Practices: How to protect data and personal information at school and at home
- In-person and Web-based Security Awareness Training
- Continuous assessment and training to help build a more resilient and secure organization
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Data Privacy Officer Contact Information
You may contact West Babylon UFSD for any privacy or security concerns.
Mr. Cory Kindelmann K-12 Student Data & Instructional Technology/District Privacy Officer
phone: 631 -376-7740
*Additionally, you may contact New York State Education Department for any questions regarding this data privacy monitoring initiative at privacy@nysed.gov
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District Approved Software Inventory List
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Federal Laws to Protect Students
The foundational federal law on the privacy of students’ educational records, FERPA safeguards student privacy by limiting who may access student records, specifying for what purpose they may access those records, and detailing what rules they have to follow when accessing the data.
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
PPRA defines the rules states and school districts must follow when administering tools like surveys, analysis, and evaluations funded by the US Department of Education to students. It requires parental approval to administer many such tools and ensures that school districts have policies in place regarding how the data collected through these tools can be used.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
COPPA imposes certain requirements on operators of websites, games, mobile apps or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, and on operators of other websites or online services that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13 years of age.
Source: NYSED.gov
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New York State Education Law 2-D
In order to conduct a successful education program for your student(s), the West Babylon UFSD receives, creates, stores and transfers information about students, teachers and principals that is protected by state and federal law. The District takes active steps to protect the confidentiality of protected information in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. The District expects all District officers, employees and partners to maintain the confidentiality of protected information in accordance with state and federal law and all applicable Board Policies.
New York State Education Law 2-d went into full effect on January 13, 2020 . The law focused on the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (PII) of students, classroom teachers, and principals. Education Law 2-D protects any information that can be used to identify an individual either directly or indirectly when linked with other information within New York's educational agencies and/or any outside parties they may interact with, as well as pertaining to the unauthorized release of any type of personally identifiable information.
West Babylon as well as The New York State Education Department, is committed to promoting sound information practices and policies that will strengthen data privacy and security within the educational agency, while empowering parents with information, resulting in advancing efficient and effective school operations.
From the navigation menu, individuals can find various information pertaining to Wet Babylon’s data privacy practices as well as additional information for families regarding data privacy and security.
Additional Information from New York State Education Department (NYSED)
The Board of Regents adopted
Part 121 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education on January 13, 2020. These rules will implement Education Law Section 2-d and provide guidance to educational agencies and their third-party contractors on ways to strengthen data privacy and security to protect student data and annual professional performance review data. The regulation went through multiple sets of revisions and three rounds of public comments and will go into effect January 29, 2020. It will apply to both charter and traditional public schools. We thank the members of the Data Privacy Advisory Council for the implementation of planning and drafting workgroups that supported the Department’s Chief Privacy Officer, Temitope Akinyemi, through this process.
Policies
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Parents/Guardians Bill of Rights for Student Data Privacy and Security
Student Data Privacy Bill of Right
Education Law § 2-d mandates that each educational agency develop a Parent Bill of Rights for data privacy and security. The purpose of this document is to provide information to parents and students about certain legal requirements that protect personally identifiable information. Board Policy 8635-E.1.
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Parent/Guardian Resources for Data Privacy and Security
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Online privacy and safety resources from New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Parent fact sheets from New York State Education Department (NYSED).
National Cybersecurity Alliance: Learn how to protect yourself, your family and your devices with these tips and resources.
From the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
When your child wants to go over to a new friend’s house, you probably ask questions. Who else is going? Will the parents be home? We should be having the same discussion with our kids about their Internet use. Which websites are okay to visit? What kind of information is acceptable—and more importantly, what is not—to share online? Below, find resources and materials to help you start the discussion with your kids or students.
Click here for an article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance that contains tips for parents and guardians on raising privacy-savvy kids.
Click here for Questions and Answers from New York State Education Department (NYSED) about Education Law 2d and Student Data Privacy and Security.
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Report an Improper Disclosure
Parents have the right to have complaints about possible breaches of student data addressed. Complaints should be directed to Mr. Cory Kindelmann, District Privacy Officer, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 – ckindelmann@wbschools.org - 631-376-7740. Complaints can also be directed to the New York State Education Department by writing to the Chief Privacy Officer, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234 or by email to CPO@mail.nysed.gov.
Report an Improper Disclosure to West Babylon UFSD
Individuals have the right to have complaints about possible breaches and unauthorized disclosure of student data addressed.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please complete the form thoroughly, including sufficient detail that will allow the complaint to be investigated. Please do NOT include any student information in this form that would constitute student personally identifiable information (PII).** West Babylon UFSD will contact you if additional information is needed.
Additionally, complaints can be directed to:
District Privacy Officer
West Babylon UFSD
Email: ckindelmann@wbschools.org
Telephone: 631-376-7010
OR
Report an Improper Disclosure through NYSED Data Privacy and Security
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please do NOT include any information in this form that would constitute student personally identifiable information (PII).** SED will contact you if additional information is needed.
By filing this form, you are filing a complaint with the Chief Privacy Officer alleging that PII has been disclosed to or accessed by an unauthorized person.
Please complete the form thoroughly, including sufficient detail that will allow the complaint to be investigated.
To submit a complaint or report, please access the form from the following link:
Click to Report an Improper Disclosure to New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Additionally, complaints can be directed to:
New York State Education Department online at: Click Here, by mail to:
Chief Privacy Officer
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue\
Albany, NY 12234
Email:privacy@nysed.gov
Telephone: (518) 474-0937
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