Student Privacy Pledge 2020
The Student Privacy Pledge 2020, managed by the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), is a voluntary industry commitment by education technology companies to safeguard student privacy. Signatories commit to responsible data handling practices aligned with FERPA, COPPA, and state student privacy laws. Over 400 companies have signed the pledge.
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Framework Domains (6)
Access and Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPP-11 | Data Access and Correction |
| SPP-12 | Legal Compliance |
Data Collection and Use
Commitments regarding student data collection and use
Data Collection and Use Limitations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPP-1 | Purpose Limitation |
| SPP-2 | No Sale of Student Data |
| SPP-3 | No Behavioral Advertising |
Data Use Restrictions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPP-4 | No Personal Profile Building |
| SPP-5 | Retention Limitations |
Security and Governance
DLT security and governance standards
Transparency and Notice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPP-6 | Privacy Policy Changes |
| SPP-7 | Privacy Education Resources |
| TN-1 | Privacy Policy Disclosure |
| TN-2 | Direct Notice to Parents |
| TN-3 | Material Change Notification |
| TN-4 | Data Practice Descriptions |
Maps to 345 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Student Privacy Pledge 2020?
Student Privacy Pledge 2020 is a compliance framework from United States (Voluntary) with 6 domains and 13 controls. The Student Privacy Pledge 2020, managed by the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), is a voluntary industry commitment by education technology companies to safeguard student privacy. Signatories commit to responsible data handling practices aligned with FERPA, COPPA, and state student privacy laws. Over 400 companies have signed the pledge. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Student Privacy Pledge 2020 have?
Student Privacy Pledge 2020 has 13 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Transparency and Notice (6 controls), Data Collection and Use Limitations (3 controls), Access and Compliance (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Student Privacy Pledge 2020 map to?
Student Privacy Pledge 2020 maps to 345 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27701 (31% coverage), Kenya DPA (31% coverage), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) (31% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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