Safeguarding sensitive student data was easy pre-technology. I had to drop a file folder in a desk drawer, not forget to lock it, and that was it. Today, safeguarding sensitive data is a multi-million dollar business that still manages to fall short. Back then, protecting data was the job of a few dedicated professionals. Now, it’s a global effort—governments, non-profits, companies, and people like us. Data Privacy Day, on January 28, calls us to protect personal data. In ed tech, privacy is a daily task. This day warns us: the next breach could start with a phishing email you click or a vendor you trust.

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