Edtech Privacy Parents Series: Tom, Belgium

In this episode of EdTech Privacy Parents, Angeline discusses Tom from Belgium's experiences with digital privacy issues in his children’s schools. Tom shares his journey of becoming a privacy champion for his kids, detailing instances of lax security on Chromebooks, basic password issues, and the school's reluctance to take robust privacy actions. He emphasizes the importance of teaching digital literacy from a young age and the potential long-term consequences of neglecting digital privacy. The discussion also highlights parents' challenges in advocating for better privacy practices in an educational setting. Tom's efforts led him to engage with the Belgian data protection authority and push back against poor privacy policies, demonstrating the crucial role of parental involvement in shaping privacy-conscious future generations. 00:00 Introduction to EdTech Privacy Parents 00:37 Tom's Experience with School Tech 01:50 Privacy Concerns with Chromebooks 04:16 Password Issues and Solutions 05:20 Multi-Factor Authentication in Schools 11:34 Monitoring Software Controversy 14:27 The Importance of Digital Literacy 15:42 Real-Life Examples of Privacy Risks 18:41 The Slippery Slope of Surveillance 23:08 Conclusion and Call to ActionAngeline mentions this document about Chromebooks in schools in the episode:https://www.vlaanderen.be/publicaties/technische-handleiding-google-workspace-for-education We can also recommend these articles that explain the issue of content and data sharing.Aimed at teens: What You Should Know About School Technology and Data Sharing - Data Girl and FriendsAimed at parents: Tech at School: Protecting Your Child's Privacy - ANGELINE CORVAGLIA Info on how to request information from schoolsUSA: What is a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and how do you make one https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html In addition, we also recommend these resources:Me2B Alliance Product Testing Report on School Mobile Apps Student Data Sharing Behavior: https://internetsafetylabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/school-apps-data-sharing-behavior-spotlight-report-final.pdfEdtech law center's resources on issues with edtech: https://edtech.law/issues-with-edtech/