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06/17/2024 08:13 AM
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House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: January 10, 2024 02:39 PM
From: Representative Alec J. Ryncavage
To: All House members
Subject: Student Data Security
 
I soon plan to introduce legislation aimed at strengthening the measures taken by school entities in order to effectively safeguard the personal data of their students.
 
My legislation would direct the Pennsylvania Department of Education, in collaboration with the Office for Information Technology, to develop a model student data security plan. The model data security plan will include:
  • Guidelines for access to student data and student data systems.
  • Privacy compliance standards.
  • Privacy and security audits.
  • Procedures to follow in the event of a breach of student data.
  • Data retention and disposition policies.
 
The model data security plan will serve as a resource and be made available to all school entities. The legislation also requires the Department of Education to designate a chief data security officer to assist school entities with the development and implementation of student data security plans and to develop best practice recommendations regarding the use, retention, and protection of student data.
 
This legislation will establish a framework that allows school entities to uphold the highest standards of data security to ensure that their student’s data is properly protected. Please join me in sponsoring this legislation.
 


Introduced as HB1987