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    Privacy Policy for Education & EdTech

    Generate a FERPA and COPPA compliant privacy policy for schools, universities, and EdTech companies. Covers student data protection, parental consent workflows, and classroom technology -- built for K-12, higher ed, and online learning.

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    Student Data Is Federally Protected

    FERPA and COPPA impose strict requirements on how schools and EdTech companies handle student information. Non-compliance risks federal funding and FTC enforcement.

    FERPA Requirements

    • Annual notification of privacy rights to parents and eligible students
    • Directory information opt-out procedures clearly documented
    • Written consent before disclosing education records to third parties
    • Right to inspect, review, and amend education records
    • Legitimate educational interest exceptions properly defined
    • Applies to ALL institutions receiving federal funding

    COPPA for Under-13

    • Verifiable parental consent before collecting data from children
    • Clear, prominent privacy notices accessible to parents
    • Parental right to review and delete children's data
    • No behavioral advertising to students under 13
    • School consent exception with strict documentation requirements
    • FTC penalties up to $50,120 per violation

    EdTech Privacy Requirements

    What Platforms Must Disclose

    EdTech companies acting as "school officials" under FERPA must disclose exactly what student data they collect, how it is used for educational purposes, and who has access within their organization.

    Vendor Data Agreements

    Schools must have written agreements with every EdTech vendor specifying data use limitations, security requirements, deletion obligations, and breach notification procedures.

    State Student Privacy Laws

    Beyond federal law, states like California (SOPIPA), New York (Ed Law 2-d), and Colorado have their own student privacy requirements that your policy must address.

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    When Consent Is Required

    Any time personal information is collected online from students under 13, or when education records are shared outside FERPA exceptions.

    Verifiable Parental Consent Methods

    Signed consent forms, electronic signatures, credit card verification, government-issued ID checks, or video conferencing verification.

    School Consent Exception

    Schools may consent on behalf of parents for educational technology -- but only when the vendor agrees to strict data use limitations in writing.

    Ongoing Parental Rights

    Parents retain the right to review collected data, request deletions, and withdraw consent at any time. Your policy must document these processes.

    Parental Consent: When & How

    Getting parental consent wrong is the single most common compliance failure in education privacy. COPPA and FERPA each have different consent requirements, and your policy must clearly explain both.

    PolicyForge generates consent disclosures that cover every scenario -- from direct parental consent for under-13 data collection to FERPA's school official exception for EdTech vendors. The policy includes clear procedures parents can follow to exercise their rights.

    Protect Student Data the Right Way

    Generate a FERPA and COPPA compliant privacy policy for your school or EdTech platform in minutes.

    No credit card required. Covers FERPA, COPPA, and state student privacy laws.

    How Does Our Education Policy Generator Work?

    Three steps to a privacy policy built for education compliance.

    1

    Enter Institution Details

    Provide your school, university, or EdTech company details. Our AI tailors the policy to your institution type and student population.

    2

    AI Generates Compliant Policy

    PolicyForge creates a comprehensive privacy policy covering FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and state student privacy laws specific to your institution.

    3

    Deploy & Stay Updated

    Copy-paste into your school website, learning management system, or app. Auto-updates when regulations change.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about education privacy policies and compliance.

    Don't Risk Federal Funding Over a Missing Policy

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