Topic 4 - Digital Citizenship
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In this topic, I wanted to explore how different educational sites that I have frequently used in my own time as a student might collect data from their users. This is important to me, for I believe that information regarding data mining should be accessible to users and something students are aware of!
Philosophy statement:
My philosophy on data is built on respect, transparency, and responsibility. We collect only necessary information, prioritize privacy, and seek explicit consent for data use. Every piece of data serves a clear purpose—improving services while upholding ethical standards and legal compliance. We're committed to continual improvement, ensuring data practices align with evolving regulations like FERPA and the Student Data Protection Act.
Quizlet
Quizlet
What information is being gathered from students?
Account details
Optional transactional records
Device specifics
Geographical data
Log specifics
Browser details
Language preferences
Time zone settings
IP addresses
Login and logout timestamps
Optional Facebook Connect & Google login information
Other users' data
Referrals
Additional sources
What actions are taken with this information?
Provision, analysis, enhancement, and development of the service
Service maintenance
Observation, tracking, and analysis of usage trends
Fulfillment of any other disclosed purposes related to the service
Does this agreement violate FERPA or the Student Data Protection Act?
No!
The New York Times
The New York Times
What information is being gathered from students?
Data obtained via Times services
Voluntarily provided information
Automatically collected data
Data created or generated by the Times
Information sourced from external sources
Data from privately owned databases
Inputs from social media or third-party platforms
Work and school-related information
How is this data being utilized?
Service provision
Customizing user experiences
Facilitating the sharing of user-generated content
Product and service development, along with analysis
Execution of administrative tasks
Conducting sweepstakes, contests, and promotions
Enabling personalized advertising on Times services and creating target audiences for third-party advertisers
Marketing Times services to you
Aggregating or de-identifying personal information for broader insights
Does this agreement breach FERPA or the Student Data Protection Act?
No!
Scholastic
Scholastic
What information do they gather from students?
Personal details upon:
Account creation
Subscription to services or publications
Purchases made
Requests for marketing materials
Participation in competitions, promotions, or surveys
Engagement with content (comments, feedback, etc.)
Customer service interactions
Other interactions on the site
Types of information provided:
Contact details
Registration specifics
Profile particulars
Financial data
Transaction records
Inquiries and feedback
Certain household or demographic data
Media files (photos, videos, audio, etc.)
User-generated content uploaded to the site
Automatically collected information
Data sourced from third parties, suppliers, vendors, and business partners
How is this data utilized?
User authentication
Site maintenance and account administration
Transaction processing, customer request handling, and fulfillment
Site analysis, performance monitoring, and issue diagnosis
Customer service and troubleshooting support
Site enhancement and new feature/product development
Sending email marketing and communications about products, services, and events
Personalizing the user experience based on history and interests
Providing location-based services
Data matching or supplementation with other sources
Protection of rights and property, investigating fraud or unlawful activities
Permitted or mandated disclosures under applicable law
Who might the information be disclosed to?
Service providers
Affiliates, promotional partners, or third parties
Targeted advertising partners
Teacher lookup tool
Corporate changes
Legal obligations
Does this agreement breach FERPA or the Student Data Protection Act?
No!
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