Pasadena ISD & Student Data Protection

Pasadena ISD requires vendor and campus software requests to be reviewed and approved before purchase or use in the classroom.  Pasadena ISD strives to meet federal law requirements to protect your student’s data privacy. The US Department of Education provides more information for parents.

Federal Regulations Overview

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects personally identifiable information (PII) from students’ education records from unauthorized disclosure.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law that places parents in control over what information is collected from their young children online. It imposes rules for websites and online resources to protect children under age 13 while accounting for the dynamic nature of the internet.

The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is a federal law that requires libraries and school districts to put safety measures in place for student protection while they use the internet.  It requires monitoring of online activity as well as educating minors about appropriate online behavior, including cyber-bullying awareness and response.

The Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE) is a state law that protects students from excessive data collection or materials that are considered harmful to minors. The district considers parents as partners in cybersecurity and online safety. 

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