Protecting Student Privacy in the Age of Video Surveillance
As detailed in Campus Safety Magazine’s article, “How Schools Can Protect Student Privacy in the Age of Video Surveillance Monitoring,” the growing use of video surveillance in educational institutions has raised unique privacy challenges. Schools, colleges, and even daycares process vast amounts of personal data, including video footage, that must be protected to comply with privacy laws and safeguard students.
Video surveillance in schools captures sensitive data such as student faces, often stored alongside personal information like addresses and medical records. Educational institutions also face privacy requests under laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which may require them to release video footage while ensuring the privacy of other individuals in the footage.
Simon Randall, CEO of Pimloc, highlights the need for scalable privacy solutions that help manage permissions, data compliance, and child safeguarding. As schools increasingly adopt video analytics and biometric technologies, their ability to handle video privacy responsibly has become essential. Schools must balance security needs with compliance across varied state privacy regulations, such as the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, Oregon Consumer Privacy Act, and Texas Data Security and Privacy Act, alongside potential overarching federal laws like the proposed American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
Educational institutions can adopt privacy-centric technologies and clear policies to ensure compliance and protect sensitive student information.
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