Privacy and Compliance

• 1: Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• 1.1: GDPR Compliance
• 1.2: Other Jurisdictional Regulations
• 1.3: FERPA Compliance
• 2: Privacy by Design Principles
• 2.1: Data Minimization
• 2.2: User Privacy Controls
• 3: Audit and Compliance Reporting
• 3.1: Regular Audits
• 3.2: Reporting Mechanisms

1 - Legal and Regulatory Compliance

1.1 - GDPR Compliance

• Data Subject Rights: Let users easily request data export or deletion.
• Lawful Processing: Obtain informed, explicit consent for data gathering.
• Data Protection Officer (DPO): Oversee compliance and respond to user or regulatory inquiries.

1.2 - Other Jurisdictional Regulations

• Regional Standards: Address local data privacy laws outside the EU.
• Global Frameworks: Develop universal processes for international cohorts.
• Legal Consultation: Engage specialists for cross-jurisdiction complexities.

1.3 - FERPA Compliance

• Educational Records: Shield personally-identifiable data as educational records.
• Parental Access Rights: Allow secure review of relevant student data.
• Disclosure Restrictions: Limit third-party data sharing to legitimate educational interests.

2 - Privacy by Design Principles

2.1 - Data Minimization

• Necessary Data Only: Collect only what is demonstrably needed for protocol effectiveness.
• Anonymization: Strip personal details when performing system-level analytics.
• Purpose Limitation: Prevent expansions of usage beyond the scope outlined at consent.

2.2 - User Privacy Controls

• Granular Permissions: Allow toggling each data stream (e.g., camera, microphone).
• Opt-Out Options: Provide a path to disable certain features without losing essential teaching benefits.
• Privacy Settings Dashboard: Centralize user preferences and configurations.

3 - Audit and Compliance Reporting

3.1 - Regular Audits

• Internal Reviews: Periodic self-checks on data handling processes.
• Third-Party Assessments: Invite external auditors to confirm compliance.
• Policy Updates: Revise documentation and user agreements based on findings.

3.2 - Reporting Mechanisms

Transparency Reports: Summarize data usage requests and major compliance steps.

• Compliance Logs: Maintain detailed records demonstrating alignment with regulatory mandates.
• Stakeholder Communication: Publish accessible versions for parents, grade-level coordinators, and community members.