Hamilton County Unit 10 CUSD understands the need to help protect student data that the district collects. The information contained below will help outline the laws that are in affect to help protect student data. The newest and possibly most important is the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) that Illinois has passed.
Guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and that data is used for beneficial purposes only.
Restricts the collection of personal information from children under 13 by companies operating websites, games, mobile applications, and digital services that are directed to children or that collect personal information from individuals known to be children.
Governs information in a student’s education record, restricting access and use of student information.
Imposes certain requirements on schools that utilize the federal E-Rate program to receive discounts for internet access and other technology services, or that receive federal grants for other technology expenses.