Technology Use and Data Privacy

Technology is a critical part of the 21st century classroom and with the adoption of the Barrington School
District's 1-to-1 Chromebook Program in grades 3-8, we believe there is great potential for the use of
online apps/tools to improve teaching and learning. The ever increasing availability of online teaching and
learning resources comes with inherent risks and concerns regarding student data, privacy and student
work. We as a district have a responsibility to ensure that student's data and privacy is adequately
protected while using any online digital resource for school work.

 The Barrington School District is providing the following information/resources for parents so that they
can better understand what student data is, how student data is collected and used and the laws and
practices that the district adheres to in order to protect student data and privacy.

Student Data Privacy Resources for Parents

NH RSA - Student and Teacher Information Protection and Privacy

Barrington School District Student Data Privacy Practice

The Barrington School District oversees a wide range of information about students. The district manages
personally identifiable information about students in accordance with the federal laws known as FERPA
and COPPA. More information regarding federal and state laws, district policies and guidelines that
address technology use and student data privacy can be found on the Policies/Laws and Guidelines page.

 The Barrington School District will not share personally identifiable information with third party providers
unless there is a "legitimate educational interest" for the student(s). Below is a list of third party providers
(educational software applications and tools) that are currently used in the district with specified grade levels.
Links to websites, terms of use and privacy agreements for each third party are provided.

The Barrington School District has adopted a set of Standards for new online resources and a vetting
process when evaluating new App/Online Tools for potential adoption. Only online apps/tools that are
appropriate to meet the instructional goals, are well designed and meet the legal requirements to protect
student privacy and data are approved for use by students. More detail information on the vetting process
can be found on the Staff link above. In some cases, parents may receive a separate request from their
teacher for permission to use an approved online application or tool with their student. Whenever possible, a
student's school google account is used to access the online tool to limit personally identifiable information
provided to the 3rd party.

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