https://www.edweek.org/technology/data-privacy-cybersecurity Data Privacy & Cybersecurity en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/how-technology-is-reshaping-childhood How do we protect kids online while embracing innovation? Learn about navigating safety, privacy, and opportunity in the Digital Age. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/how-technology-is-reshaping-childhood https://www.edweek.org/technology/deal-reached-with-hackers-to-delete-data-stolen-fom-the-canvas-educational-platform/2026/05 The hack of the popular learning platform highlighted the vulnerabilities of education companies. Tue, 12 May 2026 16:13:07 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/deal-reached-with-hackers-to-delete-data-stolen-fom-the-canvas-educational-platform/2026/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-cyberattack-on-canvas-could-cause-lasting-aftershocks-for-schools/2026/05 Data from millions of students might have been compromised. Fri, 08 May 2026 22:12:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-cyberattack-on-canvas-could-cause-lasting-aftershocks-for-schools/2026/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-potential-breach-of-an-anonymous-tip-app-could-have-exposed-sensitive-student-data/2026/03 The breach may have exposed personal information of students attending more than 30,000 schools. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:06:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-potential-breach-of-an-anonymous-tip-app-could-have-exposed-sensitive-student-data/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-school-leaders-can-combat-rising-cyber-threats/2026/03 Continuous training and student engagement can be key in protecting schools. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:17:06 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-school-leaders-can-combat-rising-cyber-threats/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/is-ai-ready-to-protect-schools-from-cyberattacks/2026/02 Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/is-ai-ready-to-protect-schools-from-cyberattacks/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/these-students-tricked-teachers-with-phishing-emails-for-a-good-cause/2026/02 The exercise helped students understand how to protect themselves against hackers. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/these-students-tricked-teachers-with-phishing-emails-for-a-good-cause/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-ai-is-a-big-problem-for-school-cybersecurity/2026/02 Many school districts are ill-prepared to defend themselves against AI-powered cyberattacks. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-ai-is-a-big-problem-for-school-cybersecurity/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/things-that-scare-me-and-keep-me-up-at-night-a-tech-leader-on-ai-threats/2026/02 AI is now being used to supercharge cyberattacks against schools. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/things-that-scare-me-and-keep-me-up-at-night-a-tech-leader-on-ai-threats/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/not-meant-for-children-adults-favor-age-restrictions-on-social-media-ai/2026/02 A new Common Sense Media report reveals that adults want more protection for their data and the privacy of children. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:41:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/not-meant-for-children-adults-favor-age-restrictions-on-social-media-ai/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/cyberattacks-are-a-big-problem-can-schools-manage-without-federal-help/2025/09 The Trump administration has rolled back federal resources to prevent, and respond to, attacks. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:55:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/cyberattacks-are-a-big-problem-can-schools-manage-without-federal-help/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-to-respond-to-a-cyberattack/2025/09 Here are practical tips for districts after they experience a hack. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:24:32 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-to-respond-to-a-cyberattack/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-schools-can-prevent-a-cyberattack/2025/08 When a cyberattack happens, schools can lose instructional time, as well as thousands of dollars responding to it. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:38:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-schools-can-prevent-a-cyberattack/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-fuels-increase-in-ransomware-attacks-against-schools/2025/08 Experts recommend specific steps schools should take to prevent future attacks. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:48:11 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-fuels-increase-in-ransomware-attacks-against-schools/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-teachers-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously/2025/06 Cyberattacks are becoming more common in schools. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:46:31 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-teachers-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/tech-glitch-could-have-exposed-thousands-of-school-districts-confidential-files/2025/06 The incident shows the challenges school districts and education companies face in protecting sensitive data. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:34:21 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/tech-glitch-could-have-exposed-thousands-of-school-districts-confidential-files/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/powerschool-paid-a-hackers-ransom-now-cyber-criminals-are-threatening-schools/2025/05 More extortion attempts are possible, and districts affected by the data breach should be prepared. Thu, 08 May 2025 22:19:17 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/powerschool-paid-a-hackers-ransom-now-cyber-criminals-are-threatening-schools/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/4-things-to-know-about-school-cybersecurity-and-trump-funding-cuts/2025/04 Schools stand to lose significant cybersecurity support as the Trump administration and DOGE slash and rearrange the federal government. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:48:37 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/4-things-to-know-about-school-cybersecurity-and-trump-funding-cuts/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/could-trump-budget-cuts-lead-to-more-cyberattacks-against-schools/2025/04 Schools stand to lose vital cybersecurity support as the Education Department is forced to suspend a cybersecurity initiative. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:02:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/could-trump-budget-cuts-lead-to-more-cyberattacks-against-schools/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:52:58 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/is-doge-putting-student-and-educator-data-at-risk/2025/03 How Trump's efforts to slash the federal government could affect teachers’ and students’ data. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:42:52 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/is-doge-putting-student-and-educator-data-at-risk/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 President Donald Trump's comments while signing an executive order raise questions about his support for kids' data privacy. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:04:57 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 The PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:56:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 The company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:00:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 The demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:34:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-instagram-teen-accounts/2024/09 The adjustments come as Meta faces multiple lawsuits from states and school districts. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:20:42 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-instagram-teen-accounts/2024/09 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/navigating-modern-data-protection-amp-privacy-in-education Explore the modern landscape of data loss prevention in education and learn actionable strategies to protect sensitive data. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:30:46 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/navigating-modern-data-protection-amp-privacy-in-education https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-tip-sheet-to-help-teachers-prevent-and-respond-to-doxxing/2024/05 Teachers can be a target for malicious actors. Use this tip sheet to prevent and respond to doxxing. Fri, 24 May 2024 20:27:49 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-tip-sheet-to-help-teachers-prevent-and-respond-to-doxxing/2024/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:24:22 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04