This resource from the Center for Democracy and Technology observes and analyzes the impact of student-monitoring school-issued software and offers policy recommendations to ensure privacy protection and mitigation of digital inequities.
Student Activity Monitoring Software: Research Insights and Recommendations
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CDPO, CDPO/BR, CDPO/FR, CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, CIPT, LGPD
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