Laws, Regulations, and Guidance
Strengthening Data Privacy and Security in NY State Ò»±¾µÀal Agencies to Protect Personally Identifiable Information
Unauthorized release of personally identifiable information
Federal Laws that Protect Student Data
Laws include the Family Ò»±¾µÀal Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).
CPO Guidance regarding Ò»±¾µÀ Law Section 2-d Applicability to Clinical Experiences in Ò»±¾µÀ Preparation Programs:
• Ò»±¾µÀ Law 2-D Guidance - August 9, 2022
• Student Privacy Training
• Ò»±¾µÀal Agency Sample Confidentiality Agreement
CPO CISO Cyber Hygiene Memo
Guidance for protecting districts from online threats.Ìý
CPO Commercial and Marketing Guidance - June 7, 2023
CPO Guidance regarding the Ò»±¾µÀ Law Section 2-d terms "Commercial" and "Marketing"
CPO Directory Information Guidance - June 7, 2023
CPO Guidance regarding Ò»±¾µÀ Law Section 2-d and the use of Directory Information
CPO Ò»±¾µÀal Agency Website Monitoring Guidance - July 19, 2023
CPO guidance regarding the NYSED Privacy Office program to monitor some educational agencies for compliance with Ò»±¾µÀ Law § 2-d and FERPA.
Guidance on Dignity for All Students Act & Ò»±¾µÀ Law 2-d Online Report or Complaint Submission Forms - July 28, 2023
CPO Guidance regarding DASA Online Report or Complaint Submission Forms and Ò»±¾µÀ Law § 2-d .
Ex Officio Members of the Board - May 28, 2025
CPO guidance regarding the use of streaming video services such as YouTube to broadcast a board of education meeting when a student member is present.Ìý