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Facebook has been in the news recently with a lot of focus around Frances Haugen, the whistleblower testifying before Congress on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Haugen's testimony specifically honed in on how children can be harmed by content pushed by algorithms. From protecting the mental health of students to concerns about privacy, the hearing brought a lot of hot-button issues to front of mind.
Technology gives us the tools we need to communicate easily. In tech circles, it is often said that, "if it's free, you're probably the product." Though the origins of this idea get a bit murky, the point remains the same: if your school or district is using a free product for the delivery of your communication messages, you and your community are the product. The service provider is collecting and selling data, or they are marketing to you and your community.
As a school leader, there are rules and regulations which must be followed. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is often mentioned, in addition to numerous state and local legislation and regulation to make sure your students data remains safe—and that students well-being is considered every step of the way for communication purposes.
At SchoolInfo, we are iKeepSafe Certified. This means educators and families can trust their data meets the strict privacy guidelines in everything that we do. We are also dedicated to providing tailored communications tools in a secure platform. With a branded mobile app from SchoolInfo, schools and districts can provide a walled garden for communication. You control all the content, even one and two-way communication.
Ready to keep your educational community safe online? Learn more about the SchoolInfo Integrated Communication Platform.
