Phase 01
Weeks 1–2Compliance Assessment
Evaluate FERPA and COPPA applicability and your current state.
Applicability analysisCurrent state reviewGap identificationCompliance roadmap
FERPA & COPPA · EdTech Privacy
Student data privacy,purpose-built for EdTech.
FERPA and COPPA programs for EdTech platforms, schools, and children's services — designed to unblock school partnerships and parental trust.
Overview
Two laws, one compliance story for EdTech.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects student education records. COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) regulates the online collection of personal information from children under 13.
EdTech companies, schools, and platforms serving students or children must navigate both regimes to unlock school partnerships and maintain parental trust.
Student privacy protection
FERPA ensures parental control over education records handled by schools and service providers.
Child data protection
COPPA requires verifiable parental consent before collecting data from children under 13.
School partnership enabler
Compliance is the gate-keeper for district procurement and K-12 adoption.
Who this is for
EdTech Platforms
Learning management systems, educational apps, and student platforms.
Educational Institutions
Schools, universities, and educational service providers.
Children's Apps & Websites
Online services directed to children under 13.
Educational Content Providers
Digital curriculum, assessment tools, and tutoring platforms.
How we deliver
A proven phased approach.
Each phase ships concrete artifacts so you always know what is being delivered and what comes next.
Phase 02
Weeks 3–6Privacy Program Design
Develop student data privacy policies and supporting procedures.
Privacy policiesParental consent proceduresData governanceSchool service agreements
Phase 03
Weeks 7–10Technical Controls
Implement security and privacy controls for student data protection.
Access controlsConsent managementData minimizationSecurity safeguards
Phase 04
Weeks 11–12Documentation & Training
Create compliance documentation and train staff on operational requirements.
Privacy noticesCompliance playbooksStaff trainingParent communications
Phase 05
Weeks 13–14School Partnership Readiness
Prepare for vendor assessments and district procurement.
Privacy pledgeSecurity questionnairesAudit supportCertification readiness
What you get
Concrete deliverables, not just advice.
Every engagement ships a package of artifacts you can take to an auditor, customer, or board.
FERPA compliance assessment
Detailed review of education records handling practices.
COPPA applicability analysis
Assessment of COPPA requirements and obligations.
Student data privacy policies
Comprehensive privacy policies for student data.
Parental consent framework
Verifiable parental consent mechanisms and procedures.
School service agreements
Templates for school partnerships and data sharing.
Data security controls
Technical safeguards for student data protection.
Privacy pledge commitments
Student Privacy Pledge and transparency commitments.
Training materials
Staff training on FERPA and COPPA compliance.
Vendor assessment support
Documentation for school security questionnaires.
Get a quote
Tell us about your FERPA & COPPA project.
We reply within one business day with a tailored scope, timeline, and quote.
FAQ
Questions buyers actually ask.
Does my EdTech platform need to comply with both FERPA and COPPA?+
Often yes. FERPA applies if you act as a school official or handle education records. COPPA applies if you collect personal information from children under 13. Many K-12 EdTech platforms must comply with both.
What qualifies as an 'education record' under FERPA?+
Any information directly related to a student maintained by an educational institution or a party acting on its behalf — grades, transcripts, class lists, schedules, and student identifiers when linked to other data.
How do I obtain verifiable parental consent under COPPA?+
Options include electronic signatures, credit card verification, video conferencing, government-issued ID verification, or email plus an additional verification step. It must be reasonably designed to confirm the person giving consent is the parent.
What is the Student Privacy Pledge?+
A voluntary commitment by EdTech companies to safeguard student privacy. Not legally required but often expected during school procurement.
Can I use student data for advertising or marketing?+
No. FERPA prohibits using education records for marketing without consent. COPPA restricts conditioning children's participation on excessive data collection. State laws like SOPIPA also ban targeted advertising using student data.
How long does it take to become FERPA and COPPA compliant?+
Initial compliance typically takes 10–14 weeks depending on current state. Ongoing compliance requires monitoring regulatory changes and periodic reassessment.
Next Step
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Share a few details about your team and current state. We will come back with a scope and quote you can share with your stakeholders.