In this episode of EdTech Privacy Parents, Angeline discusses Tom from Belgium's experiences with digital privacy issues in his children’s schools. Tom shares his journey of becoming a privacy champion for his kids, detailing instances of lax security on Chromebooks, basic password issues, and the school's reluctance to take robust privacy actions. He emphasizes the importance of teaching digital literacy from a young age and the potential long-term consequences of neglecting digital privacy. The discussion also highlights parents' challenges in advocating for better privacy practices in an educational setting. Tom's efforts led him to engage with the Belgian data protection authority and push back against poor privacy policies, demonstrating the crucial role of parental involvement in shaping privacy-conscious future generations.

00:00 Introduction to EdTech Privacy Parents

00:37 Tom's Experience with School Tech

01:50 Privacy Concerns with Chromebooks

04:16 Password Issues and Solutions

05:20 Multi-Factor Authentication in Schools

11:34 Monitoring Software Controversy

14:27 The Importance of Digital Literacy

15:42 Real-Life Examples of Privacy Risks

18:41 The Slippery Slope of Surveillance

23:08 Conclusion and Call to Action

Angeline mentions this document about Chromebooks in schools in the episode:

• https://www.vlaanderen.be/publicaties/technische-handleiding-google-workspace-for-education

We can also recommend these articles that explain the issue of content and data sharing.

• Aimed at teens: What You Should Know About School Technology and Data Sharing - Data Girl and Friends
• Aimed at parents: Tech at School: Protecting Your Child's Privacy - ANGELINE CORVAGLIA

 Info on how to request information from schools

• USA: What is a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and how do you make one https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html

In addition, we also recommend these resources:

• Me2B Alliance Product Testing Report on School Mobile Apps Student Data Sharing Behavior: https://internetsafetylabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/school-apps-data-sharing-behavior-spotlight-report-final.pdf
• Edtech law center's resources on issues with edtech: https://edtech.law/issues-with-edtech/