Welcome to Student Privacy Compass
Student Privacy Compass (formerly known as FERPA|Sherpa) is the student privacy resource center website. This site is your tool for finding information, news, and opinions on maintaining student data privacy. Student Privacy Compass is an initiative of the Future of Privacy Forum.
Educator Resources
Educators are the first line of defense in ensuring the privacy of student data. From ensuring sufficient passwords to selecting privacy-protective apps to teaching students about digital citizenship, educators have an essential role to play in securing student information.
Student Data Privacy and Data Ethics Scenarios for School Leaders
Jul 20, 2023Jim SieglLearn MoreStudent data privacy and data ethics are essential topics that should be included in School Leader training and professional development. School Leaders' very …
Work Smarter Not Harder: How New York Leveraged Existing Education Services Infrastructure to Comply with New Privacy Laws
Mar 20, 2023Bailey Sanchez and Lauren MerkLearn MoreWhat Can States Learn From New York’s Approach to Student Privacy?New Future of Privacy Forum analysis highlights the benefits of New York’s regional, shared-s…
Local Education Agency Resources
Understanding Student Monitoring
Oct 27, 2021Yasamin Sharifi, Jim Siegl, and Amelia VanceLearn MoreOverview As schools grapple with the increasing importance of supporting student mental health and ensuring school safety, all while balancing remote instruct…
What is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment?
Oct 13, 2021Learn MoreAn informational video on the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
Explore All Resources
The Student Privacy Compass aims to provide a one-stop shop for education privacy-related resources to all stakeholders in the student privacy conversation: students, parents, educators and education agencies, the edtech industry, and policymakers struggling to grapple with the ever-changing student privacy legal landscape.
Where Do I Start?
Not sure where to start? These questions provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about student privacy.
If you don’t find an answer to your question here, feel free to contact us.
