FTC Warns Education Companies to Not Store Children's Personal Information

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Ever since the pandemic closed schools, online tools for learning have become much more common. Now the FTC is making sure companies know there are protections when it comes to a student’s personal data.

Ever since the pandemic closed schools, online tools for learning have become much more common. Now, the FTC is making sure companies know there are protections when it comes to a student's personal data.

"It is against the law to force parents and schools to surrender their children's privacy rights to do schoolwork online or attend a class remotely," said Rosario Mendez, an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission.but in a new policy"The ability of businesses to make money out of user information has created an ecosystem of companies that incentivize tracking and collecting of personal information," Mendez said.

 

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